about midnight
his second , since the first had been the conquering of Adam 's obstinacy . But for that Baby Akbar might not have behaved with such dignity . That night even Roy the Râjput , who as a rule woke every hour to see to his little master 's safety , slept sound . And so did the others , though they sat up till Foster-father crept in to the tent about midnight , after having seen the Royal Fugitives safely over the Persian border . Of course , there was nothing but miles on miles of snowy mountains before them , nothing but long struggle and privation to be hoped for ; still they were out of India , out of an enemy 's country . For which Heaven be thanked ! So they wrapped themselves in their quilts and lay down to rest with hearts eased for the time of immediate anxiety .