midnight
Besides , he was just and compassionate . I told him as much of the man 's story as I knew , and was ordered to accompany him on the appointed night . The signals were duly exchanged . It was midnight , and the whole town was dark and silent . Their two cloaked figures came together in the centre of the vast Plaza , and , keeping discreetly at a distance , I listened for an hour or more to the murmur of their voices . Then the general motioned me to approach ; and as I did so I heard San Martin , who was courteous to gentle and simple alike , offer Gaspar Ruiz the hospitality of the headquarters for the night . But the soldier refused , saying that he would not be worthy of that honour till he had done something .