midnight
Now to get in and dose those two lads ! Then I 'll have the place to myself ! '' There was a clicking noise about the lock on the shed door . It was not a very secure lock at best , and , under the skilful fingers of the midnight visitor , it quickly gave way . The man entered . He gave one look at the slumbering watchman , listened to his heavy breathing , and then went softly toward the airship , which looked to be immense in the comparatively small shed -- taking up nearly all the space . The intruder peered in through the cabin windows where Ned and Tom were asleep .