twelve o’clock
When he left the hut he went about the yard till he had disposed of a considerable amount of his goods , and then left the prison and made his way back to the spot where he had hidden his clothes . On arriving there he changed at once , rubbed the pigment from his face , threw away the wig and whiskers , hid the basket in a place which he and the pedlar had agreed upon , with the clothes in it and the pass in one of the pockets , and then went back into the village , where he hired a chaise and drove to Fairham . `` Landlord , '' he said , as he drew up at the principal hotel , `` I shall want a post-chaise to-night for London . I shall be at a party to-night and can not say at what time I may get away , but have the horses ready to put in at twelve o'clock . If they have to wait an hour or two you shall not be the loser . '' After ordering dinner , he strolled about the town till he thought it would be nearly ready . Then he asked for a room , and there changed into his naval uniform , which he had brought with him .