noon
The quantity was but just sufficient to moisten our lips , but not to quench our thirst . The men asked for more , but Tom told them that until Nettleship awoke he could n't give them any . Though the weather was moderating , the wind went down very slowly , and the seas tossed and tumbled with almost as much violence as before . It was noon when Nettleship awoke . He approved of the allowance Tom and I had served out . `` But , my lads , '' he said , `` you see these two bottles of water . We do n't know how long we may have to go before we get more , so you must make up your minds to do with the allowance you have already had to-day .