about midnight
You know , he 's a king 's man , and they were n't as careful as they might have been , and he heard them talking about it . '' `` What are their plans ? '' asked Dick . `` They are going to come here to-night at about midnight and break in , take you and Tom out and tie you to trees and whip you-at least , that is their intention . They wo n't succeed , though , you may be sure . '' `` Indeed they will not ! '' smiled Dick .