four o'clock
We start work at four . '' The hands went forward , and the skipper and mate descended to the cabin and prepared for sleep . The skipper set a lamp on the table ready for Mr. Hutchins when he should return , and after a short inward struggle bade the mate `` good-night , '' and in a couple of minutes was fast asleep . At four o'clock the mate woke suddenly to find the skipper standing by his berth . The lamp still stood burning on the table , fighting feebly against the daylight which was pouring in through the skylight . `` Not turned up yet ? '' said the mate , with a glance at the visitor 's empty berth .