twelve o'clock
This , it is almost needless to say , was Jew Mike himself . Having greeted Jonas with the assurance of `` all right , '' he quickly entered the cab , and the sable driver started his horse towards Howard street at a slapping pace . In the neighborhood of the Athenaeum , the cab paused , and Mike got out . He was instantly joined by the Hon. Mr. Tickels , who said to Jonas -- `` Drive away , and be on this spot again , with your horse and cab , precisely at twelve o'clock . Remain here until one ; if by that time Mike does not make his appearance , you will know that the job ca n't be done to-night , and you need wait no longer . To-morrow night , be on this spot again , at twelve , and remain until one -- and do n't fail to repeat this every night until Mike appears with the young woman he is to carry off . For every night that you come here , you shall be paid five dollars .