one o'clock
Here was one of the post-roads by which Germany reached the outer world . Others there were beyond doubt . Sweden and Rotterdam , Mexico and South America -- but here was one , and to-morrow , nay , to-day , the communication would be cut , and Germany so much the poorer . The train steamed into Cerbère at one o'clock of the afternoon . `` Every one must descend here , monsieur , for the examination of luggage and passports , '' said the attendant . `` But I am leaving France ! '' cried Hillyard .