about twelve o'clock
True enough ; what confidence was there to be placed in Laxton 's words ? And if Mason had circumvented him ; as was alleged , of course there was a very good reason for detraction . `` At what hour do you think I can see him ? '' said I. `` I believe he is usually in about twelve o'clock . '' `` I will see him , '' said I , with emphasis . `` Do so , '' returned the man ; `` and may your interview be as satisfactory as you can desire . '' At twelve , precisely , I called upon Mason , not without many misgivings , I must own .