twelve o'clock
What God has joined together let no man put asunder , '' he concluded with pathos . `` Let 's auction it off , '' exclaimed Daae . `` I will be the auctioneer , and this key to the graveyard will serve me for a hammer . '' The laughter broke out anew as Daae took his place solemnly at the head of the table and began to whine out the following announcement : `` I hereby notify all present that on the 25th of November , at twelve o'clock at midnight , in corridor No. 5 of the student barracks , a lady 's arm in excellent condition , with all its appurtenances of wrist bones , joints , and finger tips , is to be offered at public auction . The buyer can have possession of his purchase immediately after the auction , and a credit of six weeks will be given to any reliable customer . I bid a Danish shilling . '' `` One mark , '' cried Solling mockingly .