about four o'clock
They stayed at Fairhaven just long enough to put out a small portion of their cargo . Ralph , stripped to his shirt and trousers , having to work in the hold with the rest , and proceeded to Lowport , a little place some thirty miles distant , to put out their powder . It was evening before they arrived , and , the tide being out , anchored in the mouth of the river on which the town stands . `` Git in about four o'clock , '' said the skipper to the mate , as he looked over the side towards the little cluster of houses on the shore . `` Do you feel better now I 've knocked some o ' that nonsense out o ' you , boy ? '' `` Much better , sir , '' said Ralph respectfully . `` Be a good boy , '' said the skipper , pausing on the companion-ladder , `` and you can stay with us if you like .