about four in the afternoon
But perhaps their friend the ensign , from whom they parted affectionately at the foot of the avenue , was happier even than they . For not only did his heart rejoice at their good fortune , but his Majesty had failed to inquire whether the duel had been fought within or without the park gates . On the sixth day after his departure Captain Salt returned to Dunkirk unexpectedly . He arrived about four in the afternoon and was rowed at once to the Commodore 's galley . He climbed on deck and looked about him . The lieutenant stepped forward . Captain Salt shook hands and asked : `` Where is the Commodore ? ''