midnight
`` I doubt there is not much pluck in slaves , '' said Leonard . `` There should be fifty of Mavoom 's men there , '' she replied , `` and they will fight well enough if they have arms . '' Then Leonard looked at Otter , seeking further ideas . `` My snake puts it into my head , '' said the dwarf , `` that fire is a good friend when men are few and foes are many ; also that the reeds yonder are dry , and the sea wind rises and will blow hard before midnight . Moreover all these houses are thatched , and in a wind fire jumps . But can a regiment have two generals ? You are our captain , Baas ; speak and we will do your bidding .