about three o'clock
-LSB- 1 -RSB- The old Shetland way of taking possession of land . -LSB- 2 -RSB- `` Skeö , '' a shed for drying fish in . -LSB- 3 -RSB- `` Ferdimet , '' food for a journey . When the sun was well up next morning , which meant about three o'clock , Yaspard came downstairs , carrying his armour , and treading softly , as he did not wish to disturb anybody . Pirate was dozing in the porch , but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay . Signy 's eyes too followed -- for she had heard her brother leave his room -- and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare . All unconscious of her gaze , he proceeded to stow these into his boat , where Pirate had stepped gravely , and Signy 's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring , `` Any way , he has Pirate with him , and Pirate is more than a match for anything ! ''