nine o'clock
`` The _ Dolphin _ may remain at anchor ; we will cut our moorings and sheer off , without losing a moment . '' `` Just so . '' `` Have a lantern placed at the mainmast-head ; the night is dark , and will be foggy ; we must not risk losing our way in returning . You had better have the bell for starting rung at nine o'clock . '' `` Your orders shall be punctually attended to , Captain . '' `` And now , Mr. Mathew , have a shore-boat manned with six of our best men . I am going to set out directly for White Point .