midnight
Remember the help I expect from you ; but we will talk that over in a day or two . Meanwhile , keep a parent 's eye upon your son -LRB- he 's called Tristram -RRB- , for through him your reward will be attained . Good night . '' It was past midnight when Captain Runacles left his friend 's pavilion and let himself through the little blue door to his own garden . The heavens were clear and starry , and he paused for a moment on the grass-plot , his hands clasped behind him , his head tilted back and his eyes fixed on the Great Bear that hung directly overhead . `` Poor Jack ! '' he muttered , shaking his head at the constellation , as if gently accusing Fate .