Half past seven
We have been out two or three times , with one of the fishermen , in his boat . '' `` I expect you are nice young pickles , '' the admiral said . `` Well , what time does school begin ? '' `` Half past seven , sir . '' `` Very well , then . I will be there at that hour , lads , and do my best for you . You see , with those faces of yours , you would be sure to be noticed , anyhow ; and I hope you would n't , in any case , have been mean enough to screen yourselves by lying . ''