twenty past eleven
Fandor , more and more puzzled , inspected the iron spikes , which were two or more inches in length . `` This contrivance is not new , '' said Juve ; `` Liabeuf wore arm guards like these under his jacket , and when the officers wanted to seize him they tore their hands . '' `` I know , I know , '' replied Fandor , `` but -- '' The detective all at once laid a finger on his lips . `` It 's now twenty past eleven , and I am in the habit of being in bed at half past . Fantômas is bound to know it : when he comes or sends , he must not notice anything out of the way . Get into your wicker case and shut the lid down carefully . By the by , I shall leave the window slightly open . ''