nine o'clock
Order one of the quartermasters to get a hammock slung . '' In the meantime Jack went down into the gun-room , where a glass of wine somewhat recovered him . He did not stay there long , nor did he venture to talk much . As soon as his hammock was ready , Jack was glad to go to bed -- and as he was much bruised he was not disturbed the next morning till past nine o'clock . He then dressed himself , went on deck , found that the sloop was just clear of the Needles , that he felt very queer , then very sick , and was conducted by a marine down below , put into his hammock , where he remained during a gale of wind of three days , bewildered , confused , puzzled , and every minute knocking his head against the beams with the pitching and tossing of the sloop . `` And this is going to sea , '' thought Jack ; `` no wonder that no one interferes with another here , or talks about a trespass ; for I 'm sure any one is welcome to my share of the ocean ; and if I once get on shore again , the devil may have my portion if he chooses . '' Captain Wilson and Mr Sawbridge had both allowed Jack more leisure than most midshipmen , during his illness .