5:30
What was Captain Nemo thinking ? Perhaps that this approaching shore was too close for comfort , contrary to the Canadian 's views in which it still seemed too far away . As for Conseil , he had come along out of simple curiosity . Near 5:30 the first glimmers of light on the horizon defined the upper lines of the coast with greater distinctness . Fairly flat to the east , it swelled a little toward the south . Five miles still separated it from us , and its beach merged with the misty waters . Between us and the shore , the sea was deserted .