Passepartout, who had conscientiously studied the programme of his duties, was more than surprised to see his master guilty of the inexactness of appearing at this unaccustomed hour; for, according to rule, he was not due in Saville Row until precisely midnight.
Picaporte, que había empezado a estudiar concienzudamente su programa, quedó sorprendido al ver a mister Fogg culpable de inexactitud acudir a tan inusitada hora, pues, según la nota, el inquilino de Saville Row no debía volver sino a medianoche.