In fact, two days had already passed since his departure, and it had been decided that on the evening of the 10th or at the latest the morning of the 11th, he should return.
En effet, deux jours s'étaient écoulés depuis son départ, et il avait été décidé que le 10 au soir, ou le 11 au plus tard, dès le matin, il serait de retour.