noon
`` You do n't give me any chance to -- '' `` Silence ! '' ordered Hal , taking a step toward him . Sam Truax opened his mouth to make some retort , then wisely changed his mind , dropping back into his former seat . The noon meal was served to all hands . By the time it was well over the mouth of the Bay was in sight , the broad Atlantic rolling in beyond . The sea , when reached , proved to be almost smooth . It was ideal weather for such a cruise .