twelve o'clock
But his courage had not yet been tested . He took out his watch to see how time was passing . It pointed to twelve o'clock . Why there should be anything more alarming in twelve o'clock than in any other hour I ca n't pretend to say , but the fact none will question . Mr. Peabody felt a nervous thrill when his eyes rested on the dial . He looked about him , and the darkness seemed blacker and more awe-inspiring than ever , now that he knew it to be midnight . `` Will it ever be morning ? ''