midnight
It was about ten o'clock at night when Francisco and Diego descended the ladder and went to examine their outposts . ` Señor , ' said Diego , as he and Francisco stood on the bank of the river , ` at what hour is it your idea that these villains will make their attempt ? ' ` That is difficult to say . If the same captain commands them who did when I was on board of her , it will not be until after the moon is down , which will not be till midnight ; but should it be any other who is in authority , they may not be so prudent . ' ` Holy Virgin ! señor , were you ever on board of that vessel ? ' ` Yes , Diego , I was , and for a long while too ; but not with my own good will .