noon on the 25th of October
Mr. Fogg replied that he would consider the matter , and give his opinion later . About ten o'clock the guide announced that they were close to Allahabad . Then they would be able to continue their journey by the railroad , and in about four-and-twenty hours they would reach Calcutta . Phileas Fogg would in that case be in time to catch the Hong Kong steamer , which was to sail at noon on the 25th of October . The young woman was safely bestowed in a private waiting-room , while Passe-partout was hurriedly despatched to purchase various necessary articles of clothing , etc , for her use . His master supplied the funds for the purpose . Passe-partout hastened away , and ran through the streets of Allahabad -- the City of God -- one of the most sacred cities of India , inasmuch as it is built at the junction of the two holy streams of the Ganges and the Jumna , whose waters attract pilgrims from every part of the peninsula .