midnight
Ventured a little more , and won again ; and lost again . Then came supper , and wine flowed freely . Old friends must pledge in bumpers . To work again , and the bells striking midnight . Win , lose ; lose , win ; win , win , lose , lose , lose , lose , lose , lose . Abel Newt smiled : his face was red , his eyes glaring . `` I 've played enough , '' he said ; `` the luck 's against me ! ''