The train carried them across India to Calcutta. Sir Francis said goodbye at his stop. 'Good luck with your bet, Fogg,' he said warmly. 'I hope you make it around the world in time.' In Calcutta, they boarded a steamship called the Rangoon. The ship would take them to Hong Kong. Aouda had recovered from her terrible experience. She was educated and spoke several languages. Her English was as good as any British lady. She told them about her life and her cruel husband. Her relatives in Hong Kong would take care of her. Fogg treated her with great respect and kindness. Detective Fix was also on the ship. He was still waiting for his arrest warrant. The warrant had to arrive before they left British territory. Hong Kong was his last chance to arrest Fogg legally. Fix decided to befriend Passepartout. He bought him drinks and asked many questions. The friendly servant told him everything about Fogg. Fix learned about the bet and the route they were taking. 'Your master seems like an unusual man,' said Fix. 'He is the most honorable gentleman I have ever met,' replied Passepartout. Fix wondered if he had made a mistake. Could Fogg really be the bank robber? But the description matched perfectly. Fix was determined to arrest him. The ship sailed through the Bay of Bengal. The weather was warm and pleasant. Aouda spent her days reading and talking with Fogg. She admired his calm and polite manner. Fogg, in turn, treated her like a true lady. But his face showed no emotions. They passed Singapore and continued north. A storm arose in the South China Sea. The ship rocked violently in the huge waves. Passepartout was terribly seasick. He stayed in his cabin and groaned. The storm delayed the ship by several hours. Fogg noted the delay in his journal without complaint. He still believed he could win the bet. On November 6th, the Rangoon arrived in Hong Kong. They were only one day behind schedule. Fogg needed to find the ship to Yokohama. From Yokohama, they would sail to San Francisco. He learned that the ship had been delayed too. It would leave the next morning. This was excellent news. Aouda asked Fogg to help her find her cousin. But when they arrived at the address, they received bad news. Her cousin had moved to Europe two years ago. Aouda had no one in Hong Kong. 'Do not worry,' said Fogg. 'You will come with us to England.' Aouda thanked him with tears in her eyes. Meanwhile, Detective Fix received terrible news. The arrest warrant had not arrived in Hong Kong. Fogg would leave British territory and escape. Fix decided to take desperate action. He would delay Passepartout and make him miss the ship. That night, he found Passepartout in a tavern. 'Let me buy you a drink,' said Fix with a smile. He ordered several glasses of strong drink. Fix told Passepartout the truth about why he was following them. 'Your master is a bank robber!' Fix declared. 'That is ridiculous!' laughed Passepartout. 'Monsieur Fogg is the most honest man in England.' Fix put something in Passepartout's drink. Soon, Passepartout fell unconscious on the floor. Fix left him there and returned to his hotel. He hoped this would stop Fogg from leaving Hong Kong.
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Chapter 5: To Hong Kong
Chapter 5 · Around the World in 80 Days · B1 English. Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.
Chapter Summary
The travelers sail from India to Hong Kong while Detective Fix continues his pursuit, desperately trying to delay them until his arrest warrant arrives.
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Comprehension Questions
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What did Detective Fix do to try to delay Fogg?
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What problem did the travelers face during the sea voyage?
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Where did Fix want to arrest Fogg?
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