two o'clock
And Francesco coming in on tiptoes , handed the negro a little cup of aromatic waters , with which at intervals he chafed his master 's brow ; smoothing the hair along the temples as a nurse does a child 's . He spoke no word . He only rested his eye on his master 's , as if , amid all Don Benito 's distress , a little to refresh his spirit by the silent sight of fidelity . Presently the ship 's bell sounded two o'clock ; and through the cabin windows a slight rippling of the sea was discerned ; and from the desired direction . `` There , '' exclaimed Captain Delano , `` I told you so , Don Benito , look ! '' He had risen to his feet , speaking in a very animated tone , with a view the more to rouse his companion . But though the crimson curtain of the stern-window near him that moment fluttered against his pale cheek , Don Benito seemed to have even less welcome for the breeze than the calm .