midnight
Satisfied that all was safe outside , he determined to row out into the bay , and , making a circuit to avoid his enemies , push to the westward , in the expectation of finding his lugger in the offing . As there was now a considerable land-breeze , and the yawl was lightened of so much of her freight , there was little doubt of his being able to effect his purpose , so far as getting out of sight was concerned , at least , long ere the return of light . '' _ Pardie _ , Etooelle ! '' Raoul exclaimed , after he had given the American jog the third , `` you sleep like a friar who is paid for saying masses at midnight . Come , _ mon ami _ ; no is our time to move ; all is clear outside . '' `` Well , natur ' they say is a good workman , Captain Rule , '' answered Ithuel , gasping and rubbing his eyes ; `` and never did she turn off a prettier hiding-place than this . One sleeps so quietly in it !