midnight
I want an answer . '' Roland left the room . A moment later the gallop of a horse resounded through the courtyard , disappearing in the direction of the Rue du Mont-Blanc . `` Now , Bourrienne , '' said Bonaparte , after listening to the sound , `` to-morrow at midnight , whether I am in the house or not , you will take my carriage and go in my stead to Barras . '' `` In your stead , general ? '' `` Yes . He will do nothing all day , expecting me to accept him on my side at night .