midnight
shouted Ned . Stacy popped his head out to see what the shout was about . He ducked back again upon encountering Rector 's angry gaze . `` If it is n't Stacy Brown raising a row it 's Tad Butler , and if it is n't Tad it 's a midnight robber . '' `` Or else Ned Rector himself , '' added the Professor . `` If you young gentlemen will excuse me I think I shall put on some clothes . We might as well have our breakfast and get an early start , since we are all awake . ''