midnight
But the excitement is intense ; and the wretch is suffering , undoubtedly , all the mortal terrors of being torn to pieces by an infuriated soldiery . Houston will have to speak to them . They will be influenced by no other man . '' The discussion upon this event lasted until midnight . But the ladies retired to their own tent much earlier . They knelt together in grateful prayer , and then kissed each other upon their knees . It was so sweet to lie down once more in safety ; to have the luxury of a tent , and a mattress , and pillow .