About
eleven o'clock
Now he had his port in sight , it being his intention to take possession of the dwelling of the light-house keeper , and to remain in it , until a favourable opportunity occurred to remove Rose to Key West . The young man had also another important project in view , which it will be in season to mention as it reaches the moment of its fulfillment . The rate of sailing of the light-house boat , running before a brisk trade wind , could not be much less than nine miles in the hour . About eleven o'clock , therefore , the lively craft shot through one of the narrow channels of the islets , and entered the haven . In a few minutes all three of the adventurers were on the little wharf where the light-house people were in the habit of landing . Rose proceeded to the house , while Harry and Jack remained to secure the boat . For the latter purpose a sort of slip , or little dock , had been made , and when the boat was hauled into it , it lay so snug that not only was the craft secure from injury , but it was actually hid from the view of all but those who stood directly above it .