About
midnight
A few days after this event , Jack Brown informed Alonzo that he had procured the means of his escape . `` A person with whom I am acquainted , said he , and whom I suppose to be a smuggler , has agreed to carry you to France . There , by application to the American minister , you will be enabled to get to your own country , if that is your object . About midnight I will pilot you on board , and by to-morrow 's sun you may be in France . '' At the time appointed , Jack set out bearing a large trunk on his shoulder , and directed Alonzo to follow him . They proceeded down to a quay , and went on board a small skiff . `` Here , said Jack to the captain , is the gentleman I spoke to you about , '' and delivered him the trunk .