three in the morning
We spoke little , for we were too much moved . Ned Land would have thrown himself into the sea , but I forced him to wait . According to my idea , the Nautilus would attack the ship at her waterline , and then it would not only be possible , but easy to fly . At three in the morning , full of uneasiness , I mounted the platform . Captain Nemo had not left it . He was standing at the fore part near his flag , which a slight breeze displayed above his head . He did not take his eyes from the vessel .