Juan de la Cosa set the watch.

The helmsman was Sancho Ruiz than whom none was better, save only that he would take a risk when he pleased.

All others slept.

The day had been long, so warm, still and idle, with the wooded shore stealing so slowly by.
Early in the night Sancho Ruiz was taken with a great cramp and a swimming of the head.

He called to one of the watch to come take the helm for a little, but none answered; called again and a ship boy sleeping near, uncurled himself, stretched, and came to hand.