midnight
I was put into a small boat and rowed out to the schooner , and there they locked me up in the little cabin in which you found me . '' `` What time did you say it was ? '' asked Tom . `` About twelve -- after midnight , perhaps ; I do n't know for sure . The Marquis went to the beach with us and pretended to assure me that I was in no danger ; that I would be released in good time , and that he would see me again . As a matter of fact for three days I have seen no one but Captain Bonhomme . He brought my meals , and was inclined to talk about anything that come into his head .