About twelve o’clock
He had elaborated a careful plan for the following evening . He felt sure that the inhabitants of Astley Priors would not interfere with him up to a certain point . It was after that that Tommy proposed to give them a surprise . About twelve o'clock , however , his calm was rudely shaken . He was told that some one was demanding him in the bar . The applicant proved to be a rude-looking carter well coated with mud . `` Well , my good fellow , what is it ? ''