midnight
Pluma hastily rung the bell . `` Saddle Whirlwind and Tempest at once ! '' she said to the servant who answered her summons . `` It is after midnight , Miss Pluma . I -- '' There was a look in her eyes which would brook no further words . An hour later they had reached the cottage wherein slept Daisy Brooks , heedless of the danger that awaited her . `` Wait for me here , '' said Pluma to the groom who accompanied her -- '' _ I will not be long !