a quarter to seven
And they `` put 'em up '' once more . On the evening following O'Hara 's adventure in the vaults , Barry and M'Todd were in their study , getting out the tea-things . Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms , when the days were short and lock-up early . In the summer term there were other things to do -- nets , which lasted till a quarter to seven -LRB- when lock-up was -RRB- , and the baths -- and brewing practically ceased . But just now it was at its height , and every evening , at a quarter past five , there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies . As a rule , one or two studies would club together to brew , instead of preparing solitary banquets . This was found both more convivial and more economical .