midnight
She carried nothing but a whip . A keen little lamp borne by Caspar was all their light . Presently they heard the sound of Dick 's hoofs on the bridge . A moment more and Tom led him in , both man and horse looking somewhat scared at the strangeness of the midnight proceeding . But Tom was , notwithstanding , glad of the office , and ready to risk a good deal in order to get out of the castle , where he expected nothing milder at last than a general massacre . Lord Charles himself lifted foot after foot of the little horse to be satisfied that his shoes were sound , then made a sign to Caspar , and gave his hand to Dorothy . Caspar took Dick by the bridle , and led him up to the wall near the door .