midnight
The tents of the great lords are all lighted up by this time and the soldiers are singing the Christmas hymns . '' Gilbert shook his head indifferently , but said nothing . `` Sir , '' insisted the man , `` I pray you , let us go , for you shall be cheered , and there are good sights . Before midnight the King and Queen and all the court go in procession to the great chapel tent , and it is meet that you should be there with them . '' Dunstan brought a garment and gently urged him to rise . Gilbert stood up , not looking . `` Why should I go ? ''