eight o'clock
The oars were soon out , Carlo took the tiller , and a feeling of exultation glowed at the heart of Raoul , as he bent to his ashen implement , and felt the boat quiver with the impulse . `` Take it coolly , Captain Rule , '' said Ithuel in a low voice ; `` it 's a long pull , and we are still within ear-shot of the frigate . In five minutes more we shall be dropped so far as to be beyond sight ; then we may pull directly out to sea , if we wish . '' Just then the bell of the Proserpine struck four ; the signal it was eight o'clock . Immediately after , the watch was called , and a stir succeeded in the ship . `` They only turn the hands up , '' said Raoul , who perceived that his companion paused , like one uneasy . `` That is an uncommon movement for shifting the watch !