about midnight
This was brought about chiefly by Wilson , who , for some reason unknown , had contracted the most violent hatred for her ; which , on her part , was more than reciprocated . Well : passing , in the evening , where the consul and his party were making merry , she peeped through the bamboos of the house ; and straightway resolved to gratify her spite . The night was very dark ; and providing herself with a huge ship 's lantern , which usually swung in her hut , she waited till they came forth . This happened about midnight ; Wilson making his appearance , supported by two natives , holding him up by the arms . These three went first ; and just as they got under a deep shade , a bright light was thrust within an inch of Wilson 's nose . The old hag was kneeling before him , holding the lantern with uplifted hands . `` Ha , ha !