about
midnight
But Billy Simpson , in mind perhaps of the hundred ounces in the compass-box , insisted that he 'd just as soon as not . After a little objection Handy Solomon gave in , but I thought he seemed sour about it . We built a good fire , and in about ten seconds were asleep . Now , usually I sleep like a log , and did this time until about midnight . Then all at once I came broad awake and sitting up in my blankets . Nothing had happened -- I was n't even dreaming -- but there I was as alert and clear as though it were broad noon . By the light of the fire I saw Handy Solomon sitting , and at his side our five rifles gathered .