midnight
The Kronprindsesse Louise sailed at six o'clock in the morning , and Peaks and his victim were betimes on board . The boatswain was a happy man when the boat was clear of the wharf , and on her way to Gottenburg . He flattered himself that he had managed the affair very well indeed , for he was not above the vanities of the flesh . It was midnight when the Kronprindsesse arrived at her destination . Peaks had kept one eye on Clyde all the time , and brought him in safety to his journey 's end . Late as was the hour , the first person he saw at the landing was Mr. Blaine , the chief steward of the ship . `` I 'm glad to see you , Blaine , '' shouted the boatswain when he identified his shipmate , and grasped his hand .