twelve o'clock
he asked nervously . `` It is rather late , and Miss Vanrenen will be expecting me . '' `` What time are you due at the Savoy ? '' `` We were to start at twelve o'clock , but the ladies ' luggage had to be strapped on , and -- '' `` Ah , the deuce ! That sounds formidable . '' `` Of course they must stow everything into the canvas trunks I supplied , my lord . '' Medenham stooped and examined the screws which fastened an iron grid at the back of the broken-down vehicle .