eleven o'clock
replied Mr. Fogg , returning to the car as coolly as usual . He began to reassure Aouda , telling her that blusterers were never to be feared , and begged Fix to be his second at the approaching duel , a request which the detective could not refuse . Mr. Fogg resumed the interrupted game with perfect calmness . At eleven o'clock the locomotive 's whistle announced that they were approaching Plum Creek station . Mr. Fogg rose , and , followed by Fix , went out upon the platform . Passepartout accompanied him , carrying a pair of revolvers . Aouda remained in the car , as pale as death .