four in the afternoon
`` There is a whole fleet of British steamers at anchor opposite the town , '' said Paul , when the Josephine had gone a little farther . `` A great many merchant steamers come up the river . There are regular lines to London and Harwich . By the latter route you may leave Antwerp at four in the afternoon and be in London at nine the next morning , though the Ostend or Calais line is quicker and better . '' `` Those are large steamers , '' added Paul , as the squadron approached the fleet at anchor . `` Why , that 's the Victoria and Albert ! '' exclaimed the doctor , pointing to the largest of the ships .