twelve o'clock
He was quite persuaded that he had acted the part of an exemplary Briton . What is the use of belonging to the ruling race if a mere foreigner is to do as he likes with you ? But the adventurous skipper had landed himself in a pretty mess , and the full extent of his entanglement grew on him every minute . At twelve o'clock , when the watch was relieved , Jack came aft in a state of exultation that words can not describe . He chuckled out , `` Well , sir , we 've made our fortunes this time . '' Hindhaugh damped his spirits by saying , slowly , `` Not too fast ; that ` baccy 's got to go overboard , my boy . '' Jack 's mental processes became confused .