six in the morning
The commander had telegraphed for dinner at the usual hour . Mr. Smithers came on board before it was ready , and was invited to join the company . From him they learned that Mr. Psi-ning was in the diplomatic service of the government , and that he would be of great assistance to them in Japan . The ships had to wait only one day for him ; and on Wednesday , May 10 , at six in the morning , they sailed for Tokyo , though the commander 's original intention had been to go first to Nagasaki . The Blanche 's party went on board of the Guardian-Mother before she sailed , with the Italian band . They played to the great delight of the boatmen around the ship , as well as of those on board . The consul went to the mouth of the river , and took a tug home .