midnight
`` In how many hours might one ride to Carlisle at the fastest -- in the night and in a cart ? '' asked the girl eagerly . `` Five , perhaps , if one knew every inch of the way . '' `` Then , before you set out , drive round to Armboth , and ask Mr. Jackson to bring his wagon across to this bridge at midnight . Let him not say ` No ' as he hopes for his salvation ! And now , good bye again , and God speed you on your journey ! '' Willy carried a cloak over his arm .