midnight
Will you allow me not to break my habit of going to bed early ? '' The giant laughed long and loud . `` Show him his room , mother , '' he said , turning to his wife . So Puss said good night and followed her up-stairs , having made up his mind to meet Jack at midnight . It was midnight in the giant 's house . Puss Jr. , heard the great clock strike twelve . Softly he tiptoed down the stairs , holding his boots in one paw and his staff and cap in the other .