half past twelve
I feel better than when I came . '' Sydney rose and walked to the door without assistance . As soon as the boys saw him they hurried out to help him into the carriage . Within three minutes they were driving towards home and a church clock near by chimed one -- for half past twelve . `` Boys , '' began Sydney , `` I have something to tell you . I was not glad before that I was not your own brother . I am glad of it now , because -- I am a criminal . ''