midnight
`` Thames , I have much to say , '' said Jack , `` much that concerns your safety . '' `` Not now , '' returned Thames , impatiently . `` I can not -- will not suffer you to remain here . '' `` I will go , if you will consent to meet me at midnight near the old house in Wych Street , '' replied Jack . `` By that time , I shall have fully considered a plan which occurs to me for defeating the schemes of your enemies . '' `` Before that time you will be captured , if you expose yourself thus , '' rejoined Thames . `` However , I will be there .