twelve o’clock
Come , I am ready . ' ` Do you know what the time is ? ' said Mr Groves , who was smoking with his friends . ` Past twelve o'clock -- ' ` -- And a rainy night , ' added the stout man . ` The Valiant Soldier , by James Groves . Good beds . Cheap entertainment for man and beast , ' said Mr Groves , quoting his sign-board .