ten o'clock
When everyone had finished speaking , he made a few practical suggestions , most of which were adopted without discussion . The meeting then broke up . It had been resolved that , at least until he was safely back in Tuscany , very late meetings , which might attract the notice of the police , should be avoided . By a little after ten o'clock all had dispersed except the doctor , the Gadfly , and Domenichino , who remained as a sub-committee for the discussion of special points . After a long and hot dispute , Domenichino looked up at the clock . `` Half-past eleven ; we must n't stop any longer or the night-watchman may see us . '' `` When does he pass ? ''