About nine o'clock
That is what perplexes me , '' said the detective . `` Possibly Captain Chantor can solve the problem , for I am sure I can not , '' answered the young officer , as he rose from his seat . He was as much perplexed as his companion , and he went on deck to wait the appearance of the commander . About nine o'clock he came upon the quarter-deck . The Ionian remained at the same relative distance from the Chateaugay , for the captain had given an order to this effect before he turned in . `` I am glad to see you , Captain Chantor , '' said Christy . `` Can you explain why the Ionian is headed for the Bermudas , for you have later information than any in my possession ? ''