About
midnight
Sebastian was with the insurgents . We made our way back to our laager , flung ourselves down , and slept a little on the ground before taking our turn in the fatigues of the night watch . Our horses were loosely tied , ready for any sudden alarm . About midnight , we three were sitting with others about the fire , talking low to one another . All at once Doolittle sprang up , alert and eager . `` Look out , boys ! '' he cried , pointing his hands under the waggons .