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 as 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 espying 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 which case an explanation the reverse of satisfactory to the detective must have ensued . But the Frenchman did not appear , and , without doubt , was still lying under the stupefying influence of the opium .