nine o'clock
But , Mr Easy , I sent for you to say that we shall sail to-morrow ; and , as I shall send my things off this afternoon by the launch , you had better send yours off also . At eight o'clock I shall go on board , and we can both go in the same boat . '' To this Jack made no sort of objection , and having paid his bill at the Fountain , he sent his chest down to the boat by some of the crew who came up for it , and attended the summons of the captain to embark . By nine o'clock that evening , Mr Jack Easy was safe on board his Majesty 's sloop Harpy . When Jack arrived on board , it was dark , and he did not know what to do with himself . The captain was received by the officers on deck , who took off their hats to salute him . The captain returned the salute , and so did Jack very politely , after which , the captain entered into conversation with the first lieutenant , and for a while Jack was left to himself .