twelve o’clock
He stated that she had found it in the old muff , but that he never knew that this muff had belonged to Lady de Brantefield . Mrs. Fowler had assured Him that it had been left to her along with the wardrobe of a lady with Whom she had formerly lived . As soon as Baxter had told all the lies he chose to invent , and confessed as much of the truth as he thought would serve his purpose , his deposition was taken and sworn to . This was all that could then be done , as it was near twelve o'clock . Poor Jacob 's joy at having his innocence proved , and at being relieved from the fear of injuring the credit of his master 's house , raised his spirits higher than I ever saw them in my life before . But still his joy and gratitude were more shown by looks than words . He thanked me once , and but once , warmly and strongly .