Belonging to each quarter watch, there were five petty officers, four of whom were to call the portion of the crew who were to relieve those on duty.

Shuffles was called by one of these.
The wind was freshening when he went on deck, and the ship was going rapidly through the water.

At the last heaving of the log she was making eleven knots, with her studding sails still set.

Mr.Fluxion came on deck at eight bells.
Wilton, Sanborn, and Adler were in the watch with Shuffles, and the malcontent lost not a moment in pushing forward the scheme he had matured.

Fortunately or unfortunately, he was placed on the lookout with Wilton, and the solitude of the top-gallant forecastle afforded them a good opportunity for the conference..