twelve o'clock
He handed the rancher a note , at the same time whispering in his ear . Garnett read the note , then came forward to the edge of the stage , holding up his hand . When the audience had fallen silent he said : `` I have just received sad news . Our friend and fellow-citizen , Mr. Osterman , died this morning between eleven and twelve o'clock . '' Instantly there was a roar . Every man in the building rose to his feet , shouting , gesticulating . The roar increased , the Opera House trembled to it , the gas jets in the lighted chandeliers vibrated to it .