midnight
As it was plainly the intention of the marauders to steal a portion or all of their supplies , these were taken from the wagon and stored in the duplicate mess tent . As this happened to be in the middle of the camp the chances of any hostile force being able to reach it without attracting attention from those on guard seemed too remote to cause anxiety . Other arrangements were made . Fires were laid ready for instant kindling , so that in case of a midnight alarm the woods might be quickly illuminated , and the enemy readily discovered . Paul went about certain preparations on his own account , nor did he take any one into his confidence , not even his chum . `` When does the moon set to-night , Wallace ? '' he asked , knowing that the sober Carberry Twin always kept informed concerning such matters .