seven o'clock
The `` fires were drawn , '' and in a few moments more the steamer was made fast to the wharf . After satisfying himself that everything was secure on board , the exhausted pilot went to his stateroom , and was soon fast asleep . Ethan followed him , after instructing the first fireman to get up steam early in the morning . Both the pilot and the engineer slept till seven o'clock ; but when they came out of their rooms , blaming themselves for sleeping so late , they found the decks washed down , the cabins in order , steam up , and breakfast ready . Those who had `` turned in '' early had faithfully performed the duties belonging to them , as they had been instructed the evening before . Mrs. Light , who was steward as well as cook , had been to the market , and purchased the supplies for breakfast and dinner . Mr. Sherwood and the ladies had risen early , and taken a walk , which gave them a keen appetite for the excellent breakfast prepared for them .