nine o'clock
This reply caused Captain Speedy to scratch his head . There were eight thousand dollars to be gained , by simply going his own route ; and such a sum might well overcome his antipathy to passengers . Besides , passengers at two thousand dollars apiece become valuable merchandise . `` I start at nine o'clock , '' said Captain Speedy quietly ; `` and if you and your party are ready , why , there you are . '' `` We shall be on board at nine , '' replied Mr. Fogg , not less quietly . It was then half-past eight . To land again , drive up to the hotel , and bring off his party to the _ Henrietta _ , did not take Mr. Fogg very long .