ten in the
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Achang , who had been the master of a vessel , had been regularly installed as second mate , and was in charge of this watch ; though Scott remained on deck all the time , for he was anxious to observe the movements of the Delhi . Clingman and Lane had their two-hour tricks at the wheel , and there was no hard work for anybody . The breeze was good , though not heavy from the south-west ; but the Delhi had not yet set a sail . The Blanchita passed Cape Datu at ten in the evening , and the second mate made a note of it on the log-slate . Both craft were still making their eight knots , and remained abreast of each other . The wind increased slightly in force , but the conditions were about the same all night . At twelve the watch was changed , and Morris came on duty , with Louis in the engine-room .