five minutes to eight
The British Government , respecting the native creed , severely punishes anyone attempting to violate the sanctity of the native mosques or temples . But Passe-partout , innocent of harm , tourist-like , went in , and was admiring the pagoda and the lavish ornamentation of the interior , when he suddenly found himself sprawling on his back on the pavement Over him stood three angry men , who rushed upon him , tore off his shoes , and began to pommel him soundly , uttering savage cries as they did so . The agile Frenchman was quickly upon his feet again , and with a couple of well-directed blows of his fists upset two of his adversaries , who were much encumbered in their long robes ; then , rushing out of the temple , he quickly distanced the remaining Hindoo and evaded him in the crowd . At five minutes to eight he presented himself at the railroad station , without his hat and shoes and minus the parcel in which all his purchases were wrapped . Fix was there on the platform . Having tracked Fogg , he perceived that that worthy was about to leave Bombay at once . Fix made up his mind to go with him as far as Calcutta , and even beyond if necessary .