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The complainants would not dare present themselves with such a charge . There was some mistake . Moreover , he would not , in any event , abandon Aouda , but would escort her to Hong Kong . `` But the steamer leaves at noon ! '' observed Passepartout , nervously . `` We shall be on board by noon , '' replied his master , placidly . It was said so positively that Passepartout could not help muttering to himself , `` Parbleu that 's certain !