twelve o'clock
In a few minutes the Rebiera was under way with all sail set below and aloft . She was in excellent trim and flew through the water ; the wind was fair , and by night they had passed Portland Lights , and the next morning were steering a course for the Bay of Biscay without having encountered what they feared more than an enemy , -- a British cruiser to overhaul them . `` I think we shall do now , sir , '' observed Mr Oxbelly to our hero ; `` we have made a famous run . It 's twelve o'clock , and if you please I 'll work the latitude , and let you know what it is . We must shape our course so as not to run in with the Brest squadron . A little more westing , sir . I 'll be up in one minute .