twelve o'clock
They thought only of making progress . Yet the rain was warm , they could not be chilled while paddling vigorously , and Henry Burns said he was beginning to like it . Presently , in the far distance , a village clock sounded the hour . It struck twelve o'clock . `` My , I did n't know it was getting so late , '' said Henry Burns . `` What do you say to a bite to eat ? '' `` I could eat that fish raw , '' said Harvey .