midnight
He was expected before the next day . He ought to be in by midnight . After waiting impatiently for hours they at length drove out to see if they could find him . About twelve miles from Brandon they met him at midnight with a team of horses and a number of men , all of whom were armed . `` Have you got it ? '' `` Yes , '' said John , `` what there is of it . '' `` What do you mean by that ? ''