about ten o'clock
Looking at the matter from every point of view , it did not seem to him impossible that , by some mistake , the man might have embarked on the Carnatic at the last moment . This was also Aouda 's opinion , who regretted very much the loss of the worthy fellow to whom she owed so much . They might then find him at Yokohama , for , if the Carnatic was carrying him thither , it would be easy to ascertain if he had been on board . A brisk breeze arose about ten o'clock ; but , though it might have been prudent to take in a reef , the pilot , after carefully examining the heavens , let the craft remain rigged as before . The Tankadere bore sail admirably , as she drew a great deal of water , and everything was prepared for high speed in case of a gale . Mr. Fogg and Aouda descended into the cabin at midnight , having been already preceded by Fix , who had lain down on one of the cots . The pilot and crew remained on deck all night .