twelve o'clock
We sha n't have a moment 's peace now till they 're gone . ' Teddy was up very early the next morning to see his friend go off . He had another long conversation with him before wishing him good-bye ; and then , with thoughtful face , he went to school , revolving many plans in his active little brain , and making innumerable mistakes in his lessons in consequence . At twelve o'clock , when free at last , he made his way to the rectory and asked for Mr. Upton , who greeted him very kindly . ` Any more troubles to tell me ? ' ` No , sir ; but I want to tell you about the soldiers who are coming . ' ` I have heard about them .