midnight
The vintner laughed , too , but Momus would have criticized his laughter . The night was not done yet ; there were still some more surprises in store for the vintner . As they turned into the Krumerweg they almost ran into Carmichael . What was the American consul doing in this part of the town , so near midnight ? Carmichael recognized them both . He lifted his hat , but the vintner cavalierly refused to respond . `` Herr Carmichael ! ''