eight o'clock
I stood on in the direction where I was to find Captain Levee , and could make out the Frenchman following me , and gradually nearing me . As it became dark I made more sail to keep him further off till I had joined the Arrow , but the light at my peak pointed out to him where I was . All this seemed a mystery to my officers and men , until having run out about four leagues , I desired them to keep a sharp look-out for the Arrow . About half-past eight o'clock we perceived her lying-to ; she had furled her sails after dark , as usual . The light I bore told her who I was , and I ran close to her , and , hailing Captain Levee , desired him to prepare for action , and that I would come on board to speak to him . This , of course , created a great bustle on board of the Arrow , and I hastened on board that they might not show any lights . I then informed Captain Levee of all that had passed , and that the Frenchman was not more than five miles from us .