about seven in the morning
Boatmen and shopkeepers charge us two or three times as much as they do their own countrymen , and I am sure that we could get better bargains in hides and other produce if we had someone who could knock down their prices . '' `` When do you sail , Captain ? '' `` This day week . It will be high tide about eight , and we shall start to warp out of dock a good half-hour earlier , so you can either come on board the night before or about seven in the morning . '' `` Very well , sir ; we shall be here in good time . I shall bring my things on board with me ; it is of no use sending them on before , as they will not be bulky and can be stored away in my cabin . '' `` This will be your state-room , '' the captain said , opening a door .