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I walked away , but shortly afterward joined him on board his vessel , which he was just about to leave for the night . `` Captain , '' I asked , `` when does Sunday end in this part of the country ? '' `` Well , strictly speaking , it 's supposed to end at sunset , or commonly at six o'clock . '' `` Very well , '' said I ; `` if you will start with me for Sanpritchit at six o'clock to-morrow evening , I will pay you your price . '' I made this offer in the belief that , with ordinary good fortune , we could reach our destination before the Raynor yacht weighed anchor on Monday morning . Captain Jabez considered the matter . `` I am going to Sanpritchit on Monday , any way , '' said he ; `` and if you 're in such a hurry to be there the first thing in the morning , I 'd just as lieve sail to-morrow evening at six o'clock as not . ''