midnight
Aside from this , I should like to point out to you that the merchants of Frankfort formed their combination at public meetings , called together by the burgomaster . There was no secrecy about their deliberations . Every robber Baron along the Rhine knew what you were going to attempt , and was prepared for your coming . I intend that your barge shall leave Frankfort at midnight . My company will proceed across country , and join her at some agreed spot , probably below Bingen . '' `` I see . Well , my young friend , you have placed before me a very interesting proposal , but I am a business man , and not an adventurer .