midnight
Were you tired of your entertainers ? '' `` Why , he knew what time my lady was returning , '' thought John to himself ; `` he asked me . A false sort of a chap that , I 've a notion . '' `` I came out for a midnight stroll , and have tired myself , '' he proceeded . `` Will you take compassion on me , and give me a seat home ? '' She acquiesced . She could not do otherwise .