nine o'clock
We shall have no trouble at all . '' As soon as the dishes were washed and stowed away in the mess-chest , Frank went to find his cousin , who was always ready for any mischief of that kind , and readily agreed to the proposal . When bedtime came , the three slung their hammocks together , and , to all appearances , were soon fast asleep . At nine o'clock the ship 's corporal put out all the berth-deck lights , which left the place shrouded in darkness . As soon as he had gone forward again , Simpson raised himself on his elbow , and whispered : `` Turn out , lads . Now 's our time . '' The boys crept noiselessly out of their hammocks , and followed the sailor , who led the way directly to the galley , which was , in fact , a small house , about ten feet square , built on the deck , to which it was insecurely fastened .