about six o'clock
asked Ben , as the little captain started for the wheel-house . Lawry could not refuse this request , though his brother was evidently a little excited by the liquor he had drank . He hoped Ben had not heard anything about the treasure on board ; for he feared that revenge , if not dishonesty , might prompt him to commit a crime . The visitors were warned ashore , and the _ Woodville _ departed for Port Rock , where she arrived at about six o'clock . The excursion-party went on shore , after the usual compliments to the steamer and her commander . `` Now , Lawry , I must go up to the house for my valise ; but I will return in an hour , '' said Mr. Sherwood , whose carriage was waiting for him at the head of the wharf . `` But the gold , sir ? ''