midnight
Before any one could answer , the gorgeous sun was slowly sinking into the blue waters of the Northern Atlantic . Passengers held their watches and in three minutes the sun had said farewell . The dinner was much enjoyed . After an evening of charming moonlight , midnight found all , save those on duty , asleep in the `` Majestic , '' which was speeding rapidly towards the safe granite docks at Liverpool . Moonlight at sea is so bewitching , the wonder is that pleasure-seekers ever consent to land except when denied the companionship of the silver goddess of night . Whether she races with the clouds , silver tips the waves , or with her borrowed light floods the world with fairy-like beauty , it is only that her admirers may exchange sorrow for joy and conflict for peace . The sixth day out , the sun illumined a clear sky , and those that loved the sea were early on deck for exercise and fresh air .