five o'clock in the morning
`` Cowardly dogs , '' the young captain said , `` they do not mean to fight until the whole of their consorts come up . However , we ought not to grumble , as every hour takes us so much nearer port . '' He then ordered the men to lie down by the guns and get what sleep they could until the enemy opened fire . Jack and Graham , finding that there was nothing to be done , threw themselves into their hammocks , and slept till five o'clock in the morning . They were then aroused , and went on deck . The six French ships had now all come up , and were coming on in a body . `` Good morning , gentlemen , '' the young captain said gayly .