about seven o'clock in the evening
At liberty ! No sooner were the words spoken than the prisoners bowed and left , in company with the Consul , who eagerly shook hands with all three -- particularly the Senator , who , as they were leaving , was heard to whisper something in which these words were audible : `` Wa'al , old hoss ! The American eagle showed it claws , anyhow . '' It was about seven o'clock in the evening when they reached their hotel . Every thing was as they had left it . Some trifles had occurred , such as a general overhaul of the baggage , in which the Doctor 's pistol had again miraculously escaped seizure . Buttons went immediately to call on the Spaniards , but their apartment was closed .