midnight
He would be all for peace ; and what had he to do with peace while her dishonour -LRB- as he put it -RRB- was unavenged , as well as his own . However , to walk about all night , especially when by yourself , is not pleasant . Alas , for those who have to do it , and with no relief to come its rounds ! So Tournier determined to get quarters at the `` Wheat Sheaf , '' and knocked the landlord up , as it was past midnight . Next morning he went to the barracks , and sent in his name to the commandant , asking for an interview . Major Kelly looked surprised ; it was not the usual way of approach . `` I am very sorry , sir , '' said Tournier , `` to trouble you in this irregular way ; but the fact is , I am in great perplexity as to what I ought to do , and could not explain myself first to anyone else . ''