midnight
Rothsay smiled at this premature bestowal of the high official title , but did not set the matter right . It was of too little importance . `` I was going to explain , Governor , that I was just passing through the city on my way to Norfolk , from which my ship is to sail to-morrow . So I had to take the midnight train . But I could not go without trying for a chance to see and shake hands with you and congratulate you . '' `` You are very kind , Ross . I thank you , '' said Rothsay , somewhat wearily .