midnight
It appeared they were to go to work after supper . After supper , however , Jimmy told them to turn in and get a little more sleep . They did turn in , and speedily forgot to puzzle . At midnight , however , Jimmy entered the big tent quietly with a lantern , touching each of the fresh men on the shoulder . They arose without comment , and followed him outside . There they were given tools . Then the little band filed silently down river under the stars .