a quarter to twelve
And egad , now I think on ` t , I wo n't say anything more about the letter either , only that we 're in luck , my lad , as you 'll soon acknowledge . What 's the hour now ? Ah ! a quarter to twelve . But wait , I think I hear him in the next room . Jump up , and dress as fast as you can , while I do the honors . '' With this the captain bustled out of the room ; and , although he banged the door after him , I could hear his voice in the act of welcoming some new arrival .