three o'clock
Every nut that was young enough to drink was quickly thrown down , and carried to the boats . Then we set to work to collect firewood , and two or three dry , solid logs were dragged down into the creek , lashed together , and then , with them and the filled water casks in tow , we returned merrily to the _ Franceses _ hoisted up our water casks , swept up all the glass , shovelled it into a hogshead standing on the deck , hoisted her mainsail , and hove up her anchor , glad of having accomplished our task so easily and so quickly . A light air had sprung up , and the vessel , aided by the boats , made good progress towards our brigantine , despite the logs towing astern . Our new friend asked me if I would mind coming below with him , as it was past three o'clock , and quite time we had something to eat and drink . The cabin certainly was small , but was spotlessly clean , and exceedingly well furnished . It contained three bunks , two of which were hidden from view by neat cretonne curtains . `` That was my poor young mate 's bunk , '' he said sadly , `` and the other was the boatswain 's .