one A.M.
He knew Mrs. Frank , and she knew him and did not in the least despair . She still had a plan . There was a cozy dinner one evening -- just the evening before the departure of the Queen , and the gallant captain of the ship , the veteran General , the quartermaster in charge of transportation , the member of the senate military committee , some charming girls , -- but none so charming as Mrs. Garrison , -- were of the party . There was some sentiment and much champagne , as a result of which , at one A.M. , the big-hearted sea monarch aforementioned swore by the bones of his ancestors in the slimy grasp of Davy Jones that that sweet little woman should n't have to go a-begging for accommodations on his ship . If the General would condescend to move into his room , by thunder , he 'd sleep up in his foul-weather den next the chart room , and Mrs. Garrison -- God bless her ! -- could take the General 's room , and be queen of the ship -- queen of the Queen -- queen of queens -- by Jupiter ! and here 's her health with all honor !