midnight
One night after David was asleep he carried him on board of her ; and Paul divined his purpose , though it was unspoken . He walked with him to the boat , and they smoked their last pipe together in the moonlight on her deck , and were both very silent . Paul had told himself that he had a great deal to say to his cousin , yet when it came to the last hour they found themselves unable to talk . At midnight both men stood up . `` The tide serves , '' said Liot , softly , holding out his hand . And Paul clasped it and answered : `` God be with thee , Liot . '' `` We shall meet no more in this life , Paul . ''