five in the afternoon
The company reached Tung-chow before noon ; and a Chinese lunch was ready for them , ordered by the new passenger . The Blanchita was all ready for them to step on board when they had partaken of roast goose , duck , and chicken at the inn . The passage down the river was a frolic all the way , and the guest told them more about China than they had learned before in regard to matters not generally known . Felipe hurried the steamer , and she was alongside the Guardian-Mother before five in the afternoon . Mr. Psi-ning had several pieces of baggage , including despatch-bags , which were placed in the finest stateroom on board . The commander had telegraphed for dinner at the usual hour . Mr. Smithers came on board before it was ready , and was invited to join the company .