about one in the
morning
Henry looked at the dense forest that enclosed the cove , and he thought once of exploring the islet even if it were in the night , but the woods were so thick and they still dripped so heavily with the rain , although the latter had ceased some time ago , that he resolved to remain by the boat . Besides it was only an islet anyway , and there was no probability that it was inhabited . `` I think , '' he said , `` that we 'd better fasten our clothes so tightly that they wo n't blow away , and sleep in the boat . Two will keep watch , and as I have had the most rest I 'll be sentinel until about one in the morning , and then Tom can take my place . '' The agreement was quickly made . They took down the sail and the wet blankets , spread them out to dry , while the four , disposing themselves as best they could , quickly went to sleep . Henry sat in the prow , rifle across his knees , and thought that , despite dangers passed and dangers to come , Providence had been very kind to them .