twelve o'clock
Mr Vanslyperken took the gold from the table , made a bow , and retired from the royal presence . The reader will acknowledge that it was impossible to play his cards better than Mr Vanslyperken had done in this interview , and that he deserved great credit for his astute conduct . With such diplomatic talents , he would have made a great prime minister . `` The council was ordered at twelve o'clock , my lords . These letters must be produced . That they are genuine appears to me beyond a doubt . '' `` That they are faithful copies , I doubt not , '' replied Lord Albemarle , `` but -- '' `` But what , my Lord Albemarle ? ''