six o'clock in the morning
It was after midnight when the Blanchita began to convey the guests to the shore ; and the adieux were very cordial , with many regrets that the ships must depart so soon . The river was so full of boats that the launch had some difficulty in making her way to the shore ; but the Malay police soon made an opening for her . Mr. Frôler had been invited to sleep on board , as had Captain Rayburn ; and both accepted , the former returning to the ship after he had seen his ladies home . The tide was right at six o'clock in the morning , and the order had been given the night before to sail at this hour . Mr. Frôler and Captain Rayburn were on deck before this time ; and the latter took a boat to his vessel , after very hearty thanks for the pleasure he had enjoyed . `` I do n't feel at all like leaving your steamer , Captain Ringgold , but I suppose I must , '' said the French gentleman , as the commander took him by the hand in the morning . `` I am as sorry to have you leave as you are to do so , '' replied the captain .