Midnight
When he had gone , Lieutenant Elbl , who had been sitting in the cabin , bade the others good night and retired to his room . Most of the others retired early , but Patsy , Uncle John and Doctor Gys decided to sit up and await the return of the captain . It was an exceptionally cool evening and the warmth of the forward cabin was very agreeable . Midnight had arrived when the captain 's launch finally drew up to the side and Carg came hastening into the cabin . His agitated manner was so unusual that the three watchers with one accord sprang to their feet with inquiring looks . `` Where 's Elbl ? '' asked the captain sharply .