midnight
So it proved . When the fire burned and crackled they kept well in the background . The hunters had a long respite from serious anxiety , during which time they collected all the available wood at hand . But at midnight , when this had been mostly consumed , the wolves grew bold again . `` Have you any shots left for the 45-90 , besides what 's in the magazine ? '' asked Rea . `` Yes , a good handful . ''