quarter past twelve
At half-past eleven Fougas began to see everything in a rosy cloud . He praised the Rhine wine highly , and thanked the Meisers for their hospitality . At midnight , he assured them of his highest esteem . At quarter past twelve , he embraced them . At half-past twelve , he delivered a eulogy on the illustrious John Meiser , his friend and benefactor . When he learned that John Meiser had died in that house , he poured forth a torrent of tears . At quarter to one , he assumed a confidential tone , and spoke of his son , whom he was going to make happy , and of the betrothed who was waiting for him .