four in the
morning
The netting was tucked in under the cushions of the divan , and the sleepers were perfectly protected . Captain Scott had carried out his plan in regard to the watches . The cook was exempted from all duty in working the little steamer ; but each of the other seamen was required to keep a half-watch of two hours during the first night on board . Clinch was on watch at four in the morning . He called the engineer at this hour , and Felipe proceeded at once to get up steam . It was still dark , for the sun rises and sets at six o'clock on the equator . As soon as there was a movement on board , all hands turned out forward .