midnight
The bank was closed for the day , and they had to depart . Both Potts and Clark now waited eagerly for the return of John . He was expected before the next day . He ought to be in by midnight . After waiting impatiently for hours they at length drove out to see if they could find him . About twelve miles from Brandon they met him at midnight with a team of horses and a number of men , all of whom were armed . `` Have you got it ? ''