half past eleven
Jellicoe , that human encyclopedia , consulted on the probable movements of the enemy , deposed that Spiller , retiring at ten , would make for Dormitory One in the same passage , where Robinson also had a bed . The rest of the opposing forces were distributed among other and more distant rooms . It was probable , therefore , that Dormitory One would be the rendezvous . As to the time when an attack might be expected , it was unlikely that it would occur before half past eleven . Mr. Outwood went the round of the dormitories at eleven . `` And touching , '' said Psmith , `` the matter of noise , must this business be conducted in a subdued and _ sotto voce _ manner , or may we let ourselves go a bit here and there ? '' `` I should n't think old Outwood 's likely to hear you -- he sleeps miles away on the other side of the house .