two
o'clock in the morning
I miss my regular watch very much , Mr Simple -- habit 's everything -- and I do n't much fancy a standing bed-place , it 's so large , and I feel so cold of my sides . Nothing like a hammock , after all . Good-night , Mr Simple . '' Our orders were to proceed with all _ possible _ despatch ; and O'Brien carried on day and night , generally remaining up himself till one or two o'clock in the morning . We had very favourable weather , and in a little more than a month we passed the Lizard . The wind being fair , we passed Plymouth , ran up Channel , and anchored at Spithead . After calling upon the admiral , O'Brien set off for town with his despatches , and left me in command of the ship .