midnight
So many great chiefs had come together for a mighty purpose , and Dick was sure that Bright Sun , sitting in the ring of his equals , urged on the project , whatever it might be , and would be the dominating figure through all . Although they saw nothing , they were fascinated by what they wished to see . The great lodge held them with a spell that they did not seek to break . Although it was past midnight , they stayed there , staring at the blank walls . Warriors passed and gave them sharp glances , but nothing was said to them . The air remained close and heavy . Heat lightening continued to flare on the distant hills , but no rain fell .