He went to sleep at once, and he did not wake till four bells struck in the morning.

The Bronx was pitching heavily, though she still maintained her reputation as an easy-going ship in spite of the head sea.

He dressed himself, and seated himself at his desk at once, devoting himself to the letter upon which he had been engaged the evening before.

The second lieutenant was on duty at this time, and the first was doubtless asleep in his berth, but he had been below six hours during the night, and, calling Dave with his bell, he sent him for Mr.
Flint, who presented himself a few minutes later.
"Good morning, Captain Passford; you have turned out early, sir," said the first lieutenant.
"Not very early, and I am sorry to wake you so soon.

I did not turn in till after you had gone on deck to take the midwatch.