about two o'clock
`` Fairly well , '' Captain Martin replied . `` I think if we push on we shall have her empty by noon tomorrow . '' `` I have a cargo to go back with you , you know , '' the merchant said , `` and I shall want to see you at the office , if you will step round tomorrow after you have cleared . '' `` All right , Mynheer , you may expect me about two o'clock . `` But you wo n't see me , '' he added to himself . The merchant waved his hand and walked away , and a few minutes later the two officials also strolled off . `` That has thrown dust into their eyes , '' Captain Martin said , `` and has made it safe for Strous .