six o'clock in the morning
The way was clear now , for he had no further responsibility in regard to the cutter 's crew , and his spirits rose accordingly . He sent his man to engage a `` hütte , '' or state-room , in the steamer , and then , at a late hour in the evening , paid and discharged him . He compelled Clyde to sleep in the same chamber with him , for it contained three beds , and it is probable that the boatswain kept one eye open during the night , for every time the prisoner moved , his tyrant was on his feet . The Kronprindsesse Louise sailed at six o'clock in the morning , and Peaks and his victim were betimes on board . The boatswain was a happy man when the boat was clear of the wharf , and on her way to Gottenburg . He flattered himself that he had managed the affair very well indeed , for he was not above the vanities of the flesh . It was midnight when the Kronprindsesse arrived at her destination .