eleven o'clock in the evening
South-east of this point is the northern end of Eleuthera Island , where the Egg Island light could be seen . This was the locality where Mr. Gilfleur had decided to begin upon his mission . His boat had been repaired by the carpenter after the shot from the Dornoch struck it , and it was now in as good condition as it had ever been . At eleven o'clock in the evening the Eleuthera was lowered into the water , with a supply of provisions and water , and such clothing and other articles as might be needed , on board . The weather was as favorable as it could be , with a good breeze from the north-west . `` Now , Mr. Gilfleur , I hope you will bring back as important information as you did from the Bermudas , '' said the captain , when the adventurers were ready to go on board of the boat . `` I hope so myself ; but I do n't know , '' replied the Frenchman .