a quarter past seven
The reports of my spy have hitherto always proved correct and reliable . It would be impossible for me to doubt his accuracy . '' The king looked at his watch . `` It is already a quarter past seven , '' he said . `` Then it is not my carriage that is waiting for me at the palace-gate , but another ? '' `` Yes , your majesty . '' `` The clairvoyante was right , '' muttered General Kockeritz .