midnight
I sprang to my feet and seized the man by the throat , before I recognised in the starlight that it was Isaacs . `` You are not a nice person to rouse , '' remarked he in a low voice , as I relaxed my grasp . `` You will have fever if you sleep out-of-doors at this time of year . Now look here ; it is past midnight , and I am going out a little way . '' I noticed that he had a _ kookrie _ knife at his waist , and that his cartridge-belt was on his chest . `` I will go with you , '' said I , guessing his intention . `` I will be ready in a moment , '' and I began to move towards the tent .