noon
All the rest of that day the loading went on . Bob and the captain went ashore for their meals , as the commander had some business to attend to in the port , but Bob spent that night in his bunk . It was the first time he had ever slept in a ship 's berth , and he rather liked the novelty . The next day the loading was rapidly proceeded with , and by noon all the cargo was stowed away . Captain Spark was below in his cabin , making out the final papers and waiting for his clearance documents from the harbor master . Mr. Carr and his assistants were busy getting the _ Eagle _ ready to sail , while Bob stood near the rail , watching with curious eyes everything that was going on . While he stood there he saw a short , stout , pale-faced man coming up the gangplank .