midnight
When the disciples heard such allusions , and saw the Master calmly surrendering Himself , they drew back . The sticks and spears clashed together , the crowd jogged along , the torches flickered , and so the procession went up to the city . Judas stood behind the trunk of a tree , looking through the branches at the dread procession , and his eyes started from his head in terror . The judges were awakened at midnight ; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him , the heathen judges that they might condemn Him . The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly ; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last , but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation ; he was younger , better acquainted with the Roman laws , and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively . He , Caiaphas , would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute . Annas , too , was delighted that the Galilean , who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion , was caught at last .