a quarter past twelve
It followeth contrition , and precedeth conversion . Continue . '' ``` My brethren and children , ' said the teacher , ` whenever ye want to kill time call God to the chase , and bid the angels blow the horn ; and thus ye are sure to kill time to your heart 's content . And ye may feast another day , and another after that -- ''' Then said Master Silas unto me , concernedly , `` This is the mischief-fullest of all the devil 's imps , to talk in such wise at a quarter past twelve ! '' But William went straight on , not hearing him , ``` -- upon what ye shall , in such pursuit , have brought home with you . Whereas , if ye go alone , or two or three together , nay , even if ye go in thick and gallant company , and yet provide not that these be with ye , my word for it , and a powerfuller word than mine , ye shall return to your supper tired and jaded , and rest little when ye want to rest most . ''' `` Hast no other head of the Doctor 's ? ''