midnight
Jake did not urge the matter , for just at that moment the second port boat was lowered , and Mr. Walters made ready to go ashore with his precious bundle of aromatic ambergris . Idly the boys watched the perspiring party , pressing handkerchiefs to their faces meanwhile , since , despite the wrappings of canvas , the valuable mass gave most decided proof of its being in the vicinity , and when the boat started for the shore Neal and Teddy clambered into the hammocks , for even leaning over the rail was an exertion in the sultry atmosphere . During the middle of the day both the boys slept , for a siesta is as necessary as food in hot climates , and when the light breeze of evening crept over the waters Mr. Emery came aboard with the welcome intelligence that his business had been concluded . `` We will get under way again before midnight , '' he said as he stepped over the rail , and was received by Mr. Walters . `` Now that a breeze has set in it should be cool enough to permit of the men 's working without fear of prostration . '' `` It would use me up to walk fore and aft twice , '' Neal said in an undertone to Teddy ; `` but it is n't for us to complain of the heat if we can get out of this furnace . '' Jake was nowhere to be seen .