midnight
said he , affecting to be much surprised . `` Cicero scarcely is on such terms with me , as to take such a liberty , waking me thus at the dead of night . '' `` It is well nigh the fourth hour , Lentulus . '' `` What if it be , an I choose to call it midnight ? and what , if I refuse to obey such unceremonious bidding ? '' `` In that case , Lentulus , my orders are to compel your attendance . I have two decuries of men in your Atrium .