midnight
When all were cast into the sea , men ate and rested . `` We have not done so badly , '' said Eric to Skallagrim . `` We shall do better yet , '' said Skallagrim to Eric ; `` rather had I seen Ospakar 's head lying in the scuppers than those of all his carles ; for he may get more men , but never another head ! '' Now the wind freshened till by midnight it blew strongly . The mate Hall came to Eric and said : `` The Gudruda dips her nose deep in Ran 's cup . Say , Eric , shall we shorten sail ? '' `` Nay , '' answered Eric , `` keep her full and bail .