three in the morning
`` The skipper of the West Wind seems to be in an ocean of trouble , and he is apparently resolved not to submit to the misfortune which has overtaken him , '' said Christy , as he led the way towards the knot of men who were the auditors of the rebellious captain . `` He may jaw as much as he pleases , if it makes him feel any better , but I do n't see how he can help himself , '' replied Graines . `` The schooner looked like a rather large one when I got a sight of her just before I came back to you , which I did as soon as I saw the four men leave you . '' `` I sent Weeks as a messenger to Captain Breaker , to inform him that the Trafalgar would sail at three in the morning , '' added Christy . `` I concluded that was the mission upon which you sent him , '' replied the engineer ; and , whatever doubts the lieutenant 's action might have raised in his mind , he asked no questions . Every man on board of the Bellevite was well acquainted with the record and reputation of the executive officer ; and he concluded at once that Christy had already arranged his method of operations . It was not `` in good form '' to ask his superior any questions in regard to his intentions .