midnight
The next day , early in the morning , a young man with a big head and a pursed-up mouth , who came from Klausoff 's place , was introduced to the magistrate 's office . He said he was the shepherd Daniel , and brought a very interesting piece of information . `` I was a bit drunk , '' he said . `` I was with my pal till midnight . On my way home , as I was drunk , I went into the river for a bath . I was taking a bath , when I looked up . Two men were walking along the dam , carrying something black .