ten o’clock
`` I must be returning , '' he said . `` I thank you , sir , for your good opinion . At my earliest convenience I shall pay my respects to your commanding officer . At ten o'clock , '' he continued turning to me , `` I am to have my talk with Mr. Fiske . I have not the least doubt but that he will see the justice of our claim against his company , and before evening I am sure I shall be able to announce throughout the republic that I have his guaranty for the money . Mr. Fiske is an able , upright business man , as well as a gentleman , and he will not see this country robbed . '' He shook hands with us and we escorted him to his horse .