seven o'clock
For me , lest you should think me covetous , I could claim my brother 's share ; but I hereby give it up freely into the common stock , for the use of the whole ship 's crew , who have stood by me through weal and woe , as men never stood before , as I believe , by any captain . So , now to prayers , lads , and then to eat our breakfast . '' So , to the Spaniards ' surprise -LRB- who most of them believed that the English were atheists -RRB- , to prayers they went . After which Brimblecombe contrived to inspire the black cook and the Portuguese steward with such energy that , by seven o'clock , the latter worthy appeared on deck , and , with profound reverences , announced to `` The most excellent and heroical Senor Adelantado Captain Englishman , '' that breakfast was ready in the state-cabin . `` You will do us the honor of accompanying us as our guest , sir , or our host , if you prefer the title , '' said Amyas to the commandant , who stood by . `` Pardon , senor : but honor forbids me to eat with one who has offered to me the indelible insult of bonds . '' `` Oh ! ''