two hours before noon
Orders have been sent to the three ships off Jutland to fall back before the approach of the enemy until we can join them , if they sight the enemy before we arrive . If not , we are all to retire slowly . The _ Invincible _ , three cruisers and half a dozen torpedo boats will join us soon after dawn . The main fleet can not arrive until two hours before noon . '' `` By Jove , Raleigh ! '' exclaimed Captain Reynolds , `` I am better satisfied with those orders . There is more chance of success now .