noon
We 'll succeed the next time , and as soon as this evening , if need be ... '' `` What 's the Nautilus 's heading ? '' I asked . `` I 've no idea , '' Ned replied . `` All right , at noon we 'll find out what our position is ! '' The Canadian returned to Conseil 's side . As soon as I was dressed , I went into the lounge . The compass was n't encouraging .