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Diplomatic representations would certainly be made in both capitals , and the yacht-owner felt that the local authorities would now leave matters entirely to the Italian Colonial Minister . So a truce was proclaimed . Before he left them , the Governor drank to Miss Fenshawe 's health in the best champagne that the Grand Hotel of the Universe could produce . The four people rose from their belated meal at half past ten . A sailor came from the _ Aphrodite _ in response to a message sent by Stump announcing Miss Fenshawe 's return . The jolly-boat was waiting to take them on board , he said , and they walked to the jêtée , escorted by the whole body of gens d'armes who had mounted guard at the hotel . The long pull across the starlit waters of the harbor was peculiarly refreshing and restful after the thrilling events of the day .