midnight
I shall don it , after slipping the key of the hut from Cliff 's pocket . Then , presto ! Captain Williams will go to take charge of his prisoner . If it be somewhat before midnight ' twill be regarded as the natural zeal of a young officer . '' `` But I see not -- -- '' began Peggy . `` If I am the guard with the key in my possession , what doth hinder the door from being opened , my cousin ? If I choose to go in to speak to the prisoner of what concern is it to any ?