About midnight
They meant to surprise us , and they have n't , and it seems to me as it has taken all the heart out of them . '' As evening approached , the fire ceased . At nightfall , strong guards were placed round the entrenchments , and the troops retired to their quarters , ready to turn out at a minute 's notice . About midnight they were called out . There was again a sound on the lake . The cannon at once opened , and , as before , all was silent again . `` Look , Walsham , look ! ''