ten o'clock
It was useless to attempt to find him off his guard , and worn out , Marble and myself fell into deep sleep , about three in the morning , out of pure exhaustion . As for the two negroes they slept the entire night , waiting our summons for their rallying to the work . Neb , in particular , had all the absence of responsibility that distinguishes the existence of a slave , feeling very much the same unconcern as to the movements of the vessel , as any other human being feels in connection with those of the earth in which he is a passenger . It was ten o'clock when I awoke , refreshed , but disappointed . Marble was still snoring in his berth , and I was compelled to give him a call . I could perceive there was a breeze , and that the ship was going through the water fast ; by her lurching , she was close hauled . It takes a seaman but a minute or two to throw on his loose attire , and no time was lost on the present occasion .