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Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part. 

The small hours found Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay outside under the moon.（）

A.
Towards morning, Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay walked outside to stay in the moonlight.
B.
Before midnight, people found Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay looking at the moon outside.
C.
After midnight, Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay were outdoors, with the moon above them.
D.
Late at night, Mr. Maydig and Mr. Fotheringay went outside to appreciate the beautiful moonlight.