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The night was divided into 4 watches the 1st fr. 6-9, the 2nd from 9-12, the 3rd from 12-3, the 4th from 3-6 The 1st was called evening, the 2nd midnight, the 3rd cock-crowing, the 4th morning. It is probable that the term watch was given to these div. from the practice of placing sentries around camp in times of war, who were relieved 4 times A. manifest and was unclear A boisterous sea - a dark sight - little boat bear 5 mi from shore tossed by billows