twelve
o'clock
Mr Trotter went up to serve the spirits out to the ship 's company , and returned with a bottle of rum . `` Have you got Mr Simple 's allowance , my love ? '' inquired Mrs Trotter . `` Yes , he is victualled to-day , as he came on board before twelve o'clock . Do you drink spirits , Mr Simple ? '' `` No , I thank you , '' replied I , for I remembered the captain 's injunction . `` Taking , as I do , such an interest in your welfare , I must earnestly recommend you to abstain from them , '' said Mr Trotter .