a quarter past eight
exactly
`` Whose name is next on the list ? '' says the Captain . `` Winter 's , and then Arthur 's , '' answers the boy who carries it ; `` but there are only twenty-six runs to get , and no time to lose . I heard Mr. Aislabie say that the stumps must be drawn at a quarter past eight exactly . '' `` Oh , do let the Swiper go in , '' chorus the boys : so Tom yields against his better judgment . `` I dare say now I 've lost the match by this nonsense , '' he says , as he sits down again ; `` they 'll be sure to get Jack 's wicket in three or four minutes ; however , you 'll have the chance , sir , of seeing a hard hit or two , '' adds he , smiling , and turning to the master . `` Come , none of your irony , Brown , '' answers the master .