about midnight
A good big bluff was considered sufficient for the end in view . This crowd was mounted , armed to the teeth , and all was ready . Secrecy was enjoined on every one . Led by the sheriff and his deputy , they rode out about midnight to the pasture and found the herd and herders . `` What do you fellows want here ? '' demanded young Gray , as Ninde and his posse rode up . `` We want these horses , '' answered the sheriff .