midnight
In the excitement of the moment he forgot all about the Panther and Obed . A thrill seemed to run through the whole Mexican force . It was the most impressive scene that Ned had ever beheld . A leader , omnipotent in their eyes , was coming to these men , and he came at midnight out of the dark into the light . The torches grew brighter . A trumpet pealed and a trumpet in the camp replied . The Mexican lines became silent save for a deep murmur .