midday
I set the course due east for Valparaiso , and sent the steward below to bring up sufficient food for one substantial meal for the mutineers . `` When do we get our next grub , sir ? '' Nosey Murphy asked , as the steward served the supplies down to him from the poop . `` At midday , '' I answered . `` And as long as you and your gang are good , you 'll get your grub three times each day . You can choose your own watches any way you please . But the ship 's work must be done , and done properly .