midnight
`` Yes , it is all very well , Bob , for you ; but I feel that it is not fair . However , as you really do n't want the money , and are well satisfied , we will say nothing more about it , now . '' The ships lay becalmed all night , but a brisk breeze from the east sprang up in the morning and , at noon , the Rock was visible in the distance . They held on for four hours ; and then lay to , till after midnight . After that sail was again made and , soon after daybreak , they passed Europa Point , without having been seen by any of the Spanish cruisers . They were greeted by a hearty cheer from the vessels anchored near the new Mole , as they brought up amongst them with the British flags flying , above the Spanish , on board the prizes . As soon as the morning gun was fired , and the gates opened , Bob landed and hurried up to his sister 's .