midnight
He entered , and , without looking to right or left , made his way to the small cafe in the rear . A man seated at one of the little tables looked up and nodded . Grand took the chair opposite to this person and , after an exchange of greetings for the benefit of the waiter , ordered oysters and a pint of musty ale . The Colonel had his principal meal at midnight . `` Do you know where Braddock is ? '' he demanded as soon as the waiter had left the table . `` Sure , '' said the man opposite .