ten minutes past
three
`` I am sorry to have nothing better to offer you , '' said Mr. Fogg to Fix , who bowed without responding . The detective had a feeling akin to humiliation in profiting by the kindness of Mr. Fogg . `` It 's certain , '' thought he , `` though rascal he is , he is a polite one ! '' The sails and the English flag were hoisted at ten minutes past three . Mr. Fogg and Aouda , who were seated on deck , cast a last glance at the quay , in the hope of seeing Passepartout . Fix was not without his fears lest chance should direct the steps of the unfortunate servant , whom he had so badly treated , in this direction . In that case an explanation the reverse of satisfactory to the detective would have been necessary .