midnight
Then the other Athenians broke forth into pæans , but Themistocles bowed his head and was still , though the messenger told how Pausanias and his allies had taken countless treasure , and now were making ready to attack disloyal Thebes . So the admiral and his escort went at leisure across Bœotia , till they reached the Hellenic host still camped near the battle-field . There Themistocles was long in conference with Aristeides and Pausanias . After midnight he left Aristeides 's tent . `` Where is the prisoner ? '' he asked of the sentinel before the headquarters . `` Your Excellency means the traitor ? ''