midnight
Vidac eyed them curiously . `` And you 're sure you saw no one , and that no one saw you ? '' `` We ca n't be sure that no one saw us , sir , '' said Tom , `` but I doubt it . As Roger said , it was after midnight . '' Vidac whirled and sat down again . He pressed a small button on his desk and waited , silently considering the cadets , his eyes cool and level . The door opened and Governor Hardy walked in , followed by several men .