midnight
Solomon 's exertions towards giving them a dinner were on this day crowned with greater success than had been experienced for some days past . Their exertions had given them an appetite , and they were able to eat heartily for the first time since Tom 's departure . The rest of the day passed very slowly with them . They retired early , and slept until midnight . At that time they waked , and went on deck , when they had the extreme satisfaction of seeing the vessel get under way . A moderate breeze was blowing , which was favorable , and though the tide was not yet in their favor , yet the wind was sufficient to bear them out into the bay . Then the boys all went below again , full of hope .