About midnight
`` On his arrival , Crosby was placed in a room by himself -- was heavily ironed , and a trusty guard detached to see that he came to ` no _ harm _ , ' as the captain said . `` During the expedition , which had occupied some twelve or fourteen hours , the company had fasted . Supper was therefore prepared with some haste , after the return of the officer , who , on sitting down , fairly gorged himself with food and wine . `` About midnight Crosby was unexpectedly awakened , by a gentle shake . On opening his eyes , whom should he see before him but a female , who assisted in doing the work of the family . ` Here , Enoch Crosby . ' said she , ` rise and follow me -- say nothing -- hold fast your chains . ''