eight o'clock
_ The Shadow in the Sea _ When eight bells went , at four o'clock , and the other watch came on deck to relieve us , it had been broad daylight for some time . Before we went below , the Second Mate had the three t ` gallants set ; and now that it was light , we were pretty curious to have a look aloft , especially up the fore ; and Tom , who had been up to overhaul the gear , was questioned a lot , when he came down , as to whether there were any signs of anything queer up there . But he told us there was nothing unusual to be seen . At eight o'clock , when we came on deck for the eight to twelve watch , I saw the Sailmaker coming forrard along the deck , from the Second Mate 's old berth . He had his rule in his hand , and I knew he had been measuring the poor beggars in there , for their burial outfit . From breakfast time until near noon , he worked , shaping out three canvas wrappers from some old sailcloth . Then , with the aid of the Second Mate and one of the hands , he brought out the three dead chaps on to the after hatch , and there sewed them up , with a few lumps of holy stone at their feet .