midnight
It was just as Jacob and the captain surmised . Juniper Graves had brought a good stock of brandy and rum on board with him , and took care that Frank Oldfield should pay handsomely for what he was willing , after much solicitation , to part with . Let us look in upon them , as they sit together by Juniper 's berth . The time is midnight . Frank has stolen in while the captain has been sleeping , for he fears being seen going there by the honest sailor . There is a curtain hung up before the door to hide the light . A small candle lamp hung on gymbals is fixed to the woodwork , and throws a scanty gleam on the two figures which are engaged in earnest play .