twelve o'clock
`` If it 's no ' clegs it 's midges . Folk have always something to contend against . But do n't be long till you stop . It 's almost twelve o'clock , and you ought to be in your bed . '' `` Oh , I 'll no ' be very long , Geordie , '' was the bravely cheerful answer . `` Just you try and gang to sleep and I 'll soon finish up . I 'll have to try and get up early in the morning , for I have to go to Mrs. Rundell and wash .