midnight
There were some hams and other articles on board , for the pirates had not taken everything , although the lockers had been all broken open , and the articles were strewed about in every direction in the cabin and on the deck . Just before dark , we took the bearings of the frigate , and stood the same course as she was doing , and then we sat down to a plentiful meal to which we did justice . I then divided the boat 's crew into watches , went down into the cabin , and threw myself on the standing bed-place , of which there was but one , with all my clothes on ; the men who had not the watch went down , and turned in in the cuddy forward , where the seamen usually sleep . It was not till past midnight that I could obtain any sleep ; the heat was excessive , and I was teased by the cockroaches , which appeared to swarm in the cabin to an incredible degree , and were constantly running over my face and body . I little thought then why they swarmed . I recollect that I dreamt of murder , and tossing men overboard ; and then of the vessel being on fire and after that , I felt very cool and comfortable , and I dreamed no more ; I thought that I heard a voice calling my name : it appeared that I did hear it in my sleep , but I slept on . At last I turned round , and felt a splashing as of water , and some water coming into my mouth : I awoke .