a quarter before three
` I would rather not , I am much obliged to you , Sir , ' replied Job -- ` much rather not . ' ` Vell , then , wot do you say to some wittles ? ' inquired Sam . ` Thanks to your worthy governor , Sir , ' said Mr. Trotter , ` we have half a leg of mutton , baked , at a quarter before three , with the potatoes under it to save boiling . ' ` Wot ! Has _ he _ been a-purwidin ' for you ? ' asked Sam emphatically .