one o'clock
`` I am much obliged to you , Mr. Amblen , for the information you have given me , and your services will probably be in demand this very night , '' added the commander , rising from his chair . `` I am ready for duty at all times , sir , '' replied Mr. Amblen , as he retired from the cabin . The charts were then consulted , and sundry calculations were made . At one o'clock that night the Bronx was off Cedar Keys . During the evening Captain Blowitt had consulted his officers , and arranged his plans for operations , or at least for obtaining information in regard to the situation inside of North Key , where the landing place is situated . He had already arranged to give the command of the boat expedition to Christy , with the second lieutenant in another boat , Mr. Amblen being with the executive officer in the first . `` Now , Mr. Passford , I do not expect you to capture the whole State of Florida , and if you should return without accomplishing anything at all , I shall not be disappointed , but I shall feel that you have done everything that could be done , '' said the captain , with a very cheerful smile , when all had been arranged .