Twelve o'clock
Her head was pressing her pillow once more . The bell struck the midnight hour . Once more she heard the watchman 's voice . `` Twelve o'clock , and all is well . '' `` Yes , all is well , '' she said , -- and her sleep for the night was calm and peaceful . On the evening of October 29 , 1773 , the Sons of Liberty again assembled at the Green Dragon . A ship had dropped anchor during the day off Castle William , bringing the news that Parliament had passed a law taxing tea .