noon
If only he had the ten pounds for this infernal surety , which until this moment had never entered into their calculations , it was possible that the thing might be done quickly and questions postponed until later . As the Secretary 's messenger had overlooked the fact that he was a debtor , so might the others at the Secretary 's office , at least for a day or two ; and in that time he would , he hoped , be beyond the reach of their questions . But in the meantime what was to be done about this money ? And it was to be found before noon ! Nuttall snatched up his hat , and went out in quest of Peter Blood . But where look for him ? Wandering aimlessly up the irregular , unpaved street , he ventured to enquire of one or two if they had seen Dr. Blood that morning .