midnight
Angélique sat down with Peggy on the floor , a little way from the pile of feather beds . They were very weary . The tonic of excitement , and even of Rice Jones 's presence , failed in their effect on Peggy . It was past midnight . The girls heard cocks crowing along the bluffs . Angélique took the red head upon her shoulder , saying , -- `` It would be better if we slept until they call , since there is nothing else to do . '' `` You might coquette over Maria Jones .