about five o'clock
She asked , then , d'Alcacer to go below and sit with Mr. Travers who did n't like to be left alone . `` Though he , too , does n't seem to want to be told anything , '' she added , parenthetically , and went on : `` But I must ask you something else , Mr. d'Alcacer . I propose to sit down in this chair and go to sleep -- if I can . Will you promise to call me about five o'clock ? I prefer not to speak to any one on deck , and , moreover , I can trust you . '' He bowed in silence and went away slowly . Mrs. Travers , turning her head , perceived a steady light at the brig 's yard-arm , very bright among the tarnished stars .