midnight
Gradually also the remaining robbers fell down one by one heavy with drink . Only Bajus remained sober . It was a wise provision of the robbers that one of their leaders should always remain sober ; he drank nothing but mead mixed with water , and mounted guard over the whole band when they had drunk their fill . * * * * * It was already midnight ; the moon came forth from behind the rocks and shone among the dark pine branches . `` Up , you rogues ! '' cried Bajus , `` the banquet is over . Make ready to depart elsewhere , that we may all be on the right spot at the right moment in the morning . ''