midnight
You will lunch with us , and dine in the evening . I have given it out that you are of good family , so there is nothing odd in this . At lunch you will not be the Sunchild , for my younger children will be there ; at dinner all present will know who you are , so we shall be free as soon as the servants are out of the room . `` I am sorry , but I must send you away with George as soon as the streets are empty -- say at midnight -- for the excitement is too great to allow of your staying longer . We must keep your rug and the things you cook with , but my wife will find you what will serve your turn . There is no moon , so you and George will camp out as soon as you get well on to the preserves ; the weather is hot , and you will neither of you take any harm . To-morrow by mid-day you will be at the statues , where George must bid you good-bye , for he must be at Sunch ` ston to-morrow night .