five in the afternoon
`` That is because _ he _ is mine , '' explained M. Ferraud in a whisper . They were all capable horsemen , and on this journey spared their horses only when absolutely necessary . The great American _ signori _ were in a hurry . They arrived at Carghese at five in the afternoon . The admiral was for pushing on , driving all night . He stormed , but the drivers were obdurate . At Carghese they would remain till sunrise ; that was final .