midnight
`` Here , porter , '' called Mr. Rand , when he had heard all the details that could be given , `` get me a donkey -- a good , lively donkey . I can manage one of the little beasts better than I can a horse . I used to ride one in Egypt . I 'll go over the hills if it is midnight . '' `` Oh , do n't , Mr. Rand , '' begged Jack . `` You are not strong enough to go over the mountains that way . '' `` I am not , eh !