eleven o'clock precisely
They went below , and the privateer put the applicant through a rigid examination . `` This vessel must get to sea to night , '' he said . `` I will not hazard trouble with the French authorities by keeping you here . Spend the afternoon ashore ; we sail at eleven o'clock precisely ; if at that time you come aboard , I will take you . '' Plade protested his gratitude , but the skipper motioned him to peace . `` You seem to be a gentleman , '' he added ; `` if I find you so , you shall be my purser . But , hark ! ''