midnight
A vigorous stroke sent the boat into the middle of the stream . It was less easy travelling now , they had to go against the current ; but Benedict and Fritz were good and strong rowers . The boat went slowly over the surface of the water . They were far from Dettingen when they heard the clock strike midnight . They passed Kleim , Ostheim , Menaschoft , then Lieder , then Aschaffenburg . Benedict stopped a little below the bridge , it was there that he wished to begin his search . The torches were lit and carried by the soldiers .