twelve o'clock
We had from eight to twelve , and now from four to eight ; and the other had only four hours on deck . '' `` Yours is considered the best watch , Bob . The middle watch , as the one that comes on at twelve o'clock is called , is always the most disliked . You see , at eight bells you go off and have your breakfast comfortably , and can then turn in till twelve o'clock ; and you can get another caulk , from five or six till eight in the evening . Of course , if there is anything to do , bad weather or anything of that sort , both watches are on deck , all day . '' `` Well , I am almost sure I should like the other watch best , '' Bob said . `` You are wrong , lad , especially in summer .