half past eleven
said the Duke dryly . `` Yes , your Grace -- a very important one . Of course , I 'll stay if I have to , but -- what time is it , Uncle Caspar ? '' `` It is half past eleven , your Highness . '' `` Goodness , I had a date for eleven . I mean a engagement -- an engagement . '' He glanced helplessly , appealingly from Count Halfont to Baron Dangloss , his known allies .