midnight
She , probably , not knowing what has happened to us , will stand on to Penzance . We can reach Falmouth , however , much sooner than we can get there , and have the work done more rapidly . '' We accordingly kept away , and in a short time the Lizard Lights appeared through the mist at such a height that papa knew we were clear of the Stags . After this we steered for Saint Anthony 's Light , and soon came in sight of a green fixed light on the Prince of Wales ' Breakwater , passing which before midnight we brought-up in safety in the harbour . `` We have good reason to be thankful at having escaped the danger to which we were exposed this evening , '' observed papa , as we were taking some supper in the cabin before turning in . `` It is one to which yachts as well as other vessels must always be exposed , especially at the present time , when so many steamers are running up and down . I should have been happier had the Dolphin been with us ; but I hope we may find her the day after to-morrow , as she is sure to wait at Penzance for us . ''