midnight
But even here it looks as if they headed for the swamp . That 's a point to remember , boys . '' Perhaps several of the scouts were just as well satisfied . The idea of starting out on a trail that might soon take them into a dismal swamp , and at midnight in the bargain , with a cloudy sky overhead , did not appeal very strongly to Landy , Toby and Chatz . Accordingly , they turned back , heading for the friendly barn , attracted , doubtless , by fond memories of those comfortable beds in the sweet hay . `` How about the bulldog , Johnny ? '' asked Elmer , as they reached the barn entrance .