two after midnight
Nilo was an excellent sailor , and had muscle and spirit to contend against a blow . The tranquil environments of Prinkipo were enlivened by other parties also drifting . Their singing was borne far along the starlit sea . Once beyond sight and hearing , Nilo plied the oars diligently , bringing up an hour or two after midnight at the shelving rock under the eastern bluff of Plati . The way to the ruined tower was then clear . Precisely as at the first visit when burial was the object , the concealing stone was pushed aside ; after which the Prince entered the narrow passage crawling on his hands and knees . He was anxious .