two o'clock
The hour , the scene , the very rippling of the water -- all contributed to lend a character of excitement to the feelings of the youth . Filled with tenderness and admiration for the fascinating being who reposed thus confidingly on his shoulder , he scarcely dared to move , lest in so doing he should destroy the fabric of his happiness . `` First watch there , hilloa ! rouse up , and be d -- d to you , it 's two o'clock . '' Both Gerald and Matilda , although long and silently watching the progress of the vessel , had forgotten there was any such being as a steersman to direct her . `` Good Heaven , can it be so late ? '' whispered the American , gliding from her lover ; `` if my uncle be awake , he will certainly chide me for my imprudence .