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Captain Speedy began to scratch his head . There was eight thousand dollars to gain , without changing his route , for which it was well worth conquering the repugnance he had for all kinds of passengers . Besides , passengers at two thousand dollars are no longer passengers , but valuable merchandise . `` I start at nine o'clock , '' said Captain Speedy , simply . `` Are you and your party ready ? '' `` We will be on board at nine o'clock , '' replied Mr. Fogg . It was half-past eight .