midnight
`` That 's it , '' he said when he returned ; `` there are six holes bored with plugs in them , so they wo n't be coming down here . When we go up we will put the staple into its hole again , so that it will look all right . Now , monsieur , we will just have one nip of brandy apiece out of this bottle , and then we will be off . It 's just gone midnight , and it were best we should leave you to sleep for a few hours . You will want your strength in the morning , unless , of course , you would rather we stopped with you for a bit . '' `` No , thank you , Adolphe , I do n't think I shall sleep ; I shall sit and think out every detail . '' `` Then good night , monsieur .