Midnight
He determined to remain awake , and though such watchfulness might not be needed , yet he felt that for his family 's sake it was wisest and best . To sit up one night , or rather to lounge on a bed smoking , was nothing , and there was plenty of occupation for his thoughts . Time passed on . Midnight came , and nothing had occurred . Another hour passed ; and then another . It was two o'clock . About a quarter of an hour after this Obed was roused by a sudden knocking at the door of the inn .