seven o'clock
They found plenty of buffaloes on the shores of the river , but they were as tame as doves . At one place on the bank they saw a naked boy of ten fooling with one of them , jumping over him , and being dragged by his tail . It was but a short trip to the lake for the Blanchita , and the party sailed all around it . They were all delighted with the excursion ; and the launch was hurried down the river , and reached the Blanche , where they were to dine at seven o'clock . The dinner on board of the Blanche was fully up to the standard of the epicureans on board of both steamers ; for the cooks of both had been busy all day , and the consuls declared that it was fully equal to the best of which they had partaken in London or Paris . As it was to be the last time the tourists were to meet these excellent and accomplished officials , the occasion was a very jolly affair . Speeches were made by both of them , in which they were lavish in praise of both the dinner and the elegant accommodations of both the steamers .