about two
hours after midnight
Being on the war-path , they wo n't hold him long , and you know the kind of death Tandakora will serve out to him . '' Robert shuddered . He knew too well , and knowing so well he was ready to risk his life to save his friend . `` I think , '' said Tayoga , `` that we had better wait until it is about two hours after midnight . Then the minds and bodies of the warriors will be at their dullest , and we will have the best chance . '' `` Right , Tayoga , '' said the hunter . `` We 'll have to use every trifle that 's in our favor .