nine
o'clock
The admiral has just come on board ; and , having been informed of your return , desires to see you immediately . Hurry up ! for I believe , from the look of the old gentleman , that he has something good in store for you . It 's just nine o'clock , and he breakfasts in ten minutes ; so look sharp . '' Jim did `` look sharp . '' He dragged a uniform out of his chest , slipped it on , and in less than ten minutes was standing shaking hands with Admiral Riveros . '' _ Buenas dias _ , Senor Douglas , '' said the old gentleman heartily ; `` sit down and tell me all about yourself and your doings since the memorable night when you left the _ Blanco Encalada _ .