about twelve o'clock
`` When shall we make the land ? '' `` To-morrow evening with this wind , and it appears to be steady . Suppose we keep watch and watch , and have our pistols out ready , with the greatcoats just turned over them , to keep them out of sight ? '' `` Agreed -- it 's about twelve o'clock now -- who shall keep the middle watch ? '' `` I will , Jack , if you like it . '' `` Well , then , mind you kick me hard , for I sleep devilish sound . Good -- night , and keep a sharp lookout . ''