midnight
How many millions have been destroyed for holding a different creed of faith ! _ He _ works in his own way , leaving us to wonder and to doubt ! '' The sun had set before Philip had quitted the gangway and gone down below . Commending himself , and those embarked with him , to the care of Providence , he at last fell asleep ; but , before the bell was struck eight times , to announce midnight , he was awakened by a rude shove of the shoulder , and perceived Krantz , who had the first watch , standing by him . `` By the Heaven above us ! Vanderdecken , you have prophesied right . Up -- quick !