midnight before
At this enthusiasm the uncle smiled sadly . `` All-right , boys ; as you are bound to have it so , you shall all go . But do n't blame me if the perils are greater than you anticipate , and if the undertaking costs one or more of you your lives . '' It was long after midnight before the conversation in relation to the proposed trip to Africa came to an end . Mrs. Rover insisted that the boys should eat something , and they sat around the table discussing the viands and the two letters at the same time . `` Have you any idea where this Niwili Camp is ? '' asked Dick of his uncle .