Midnight
Upon parting , Sir Christopher instructed him respecting his message . `` Present to the Governor , '' he said , in conclusion , `` my congratulations on the successful issue of our enterprise . Now may the husbandman , fearless , sow his seed , and his wife and little ones look with confidence for his return . Midnight treachery and savage cruelty shall not be known , but each one expect with a joyful heart the rising of the sun . But I counsel no attempt at nearer approach . It is better that the English and the Taranteens should avoid one another . Only therein is safety .