midnight
This led him to seek Sir Bevill , with the result that you know : `` for , '' as he wound up , `` 't is a desirable an ' rare delight to pay a debt an ' see some fun , together . '' We had some trouble at Launceston gate , where were a few burghers posted for sentries , and , as I could see , ready to take fright at their own shadows . But Billy gave the watchword -LRB- `` One and All '' -RRB- , and presently they let us through . As we pass 'd along the street we marked a light in every window almost , tho ' 't was near midnight ; and the people moving about behind their curtains . There were groups too in the dark doorways , gather 'd there discussing , that eyed us as we went by , and answered Billy 's _ Good-night , honest men ! _ very hoarse and doubtfully . But when we were beyond the town , and between hedges again , I think I must have dozed off in my saddle .