four in the morning
A busy day , and not altogether unprofitable ; whatever expectations had been thwarted in this mild outcome , one had learned much ; and to-morrow one would resume the chase anew and , one rather fancied , learn a deal more . But he was not of those who sleep well on trains . In spite of his extreme fatigue he woke up every time the rapide stopped . He was awake at Dijon , at four in the morning , and again at Laroche , about a quarter after six . There , peering out of the window to identify the station , he was startled to see the broad , round-shouldered back of Albert Dupont making away across the rails -- leaving the train ! It was not feasible to dress and pursue , even had it been wise . And Lanyard was vexed .