twelve o'clock
The click of the instrument was soon heard , as the message , with the speed of light , flew on its errand . `` Will you remain here until I can receive an answer ? '' inquired the duke , as soon as the sound ceased . `` I should be happy to accommodate your grace ; but if there should be no answer , say up to twelve o'clock ? '' suggested the young man . `` In that case I should not ask you to remain ; as you must know by my telegram that I am to take the train for London at that hour . '' `` Certainly , your grace ; but I thought it possible that you might wish the message taken to some other person in the event of your absence . ''