midnight
I soon reached the spot , rode to the window , and called to Nighthawk , who came out promptly at my call . `` Your friend has not arrived ? '' I said . `` He will not come till midnight , colonel . '' `` When , I am afraid , he will not see you , Nighthawk -- you are wanted . '' And I explained my errand . Nighthawk sighed -- it was easy to see that he was much disappointed .