midday
`` I will remain , '' he said . In a few moments Mr. Fogg , having shaken hands with the young lady and confided his precious bag to her care , departed with the soldiers . But before marching away he said to his escort , `` My friends , I will divide a thousand pounds amongst you if we save the prisoners . '' It was then a little past midday . Mrs. Aouda retired to a waiting-room , and there she remained thinking of the generosity and courage of Phileas Fogg , who had sacrificed his fortune and was now risking his life for what he believed to be his duty . In her eyes Mr. Fogg was a hero . But Fix 's thoughts were very different ; he could scarcely conceal his agitation ; he walked up and down the station and soon recovered himself .