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THE Admiralty launch made the Harbour of Calais about a quarter-past eight. There was a train for Paris waiting at the Gare Maritime, but learning that it did not arrive until 4.15, the Bucklands decided to stick to their plan of riding through the night. The production of George's card of membership of the Automobile Club, and a short and pleasant interview between the naval lieutenant and the Custom House officer, sufficed to frank the gyro-car without the payment of import duty. Having enjoyed a meal on board the launch, the brothers were ready to start at once and with cordial good-wishes from the officer, and amid many "He's" and "Ahs" and other exclamations from the onlookers, they set off on their journey.
The distance from Calais to Paris is a hundred and eighty odd miles.