The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-06-18
CHAPTER TX.

exactly 1910 miles, ana ne c0mpanyS reSu-
l,tions allow its steamers 128 hours to make
the voyage The Mongolia, under full steam,
was sure to make it in advance of time The
most OF the passengers who embarked at
Brindisi were going TO different parts of In
dia. Some remained in Bombay, others
went to Calcutta by way of Bombay; tor,
since the railroad has been opened across the
length of the Indian Peninsula, il is no lon
ger necessary TO double the point of Ceylon.
Among the passengers were many civil and
military officers. Some belonged to the Eng
lish army, properly speaking; Others to the
Indian and Sepoy troops.
TIE Red Sea is very capricious, and often
stormy-as are all long narrow CULTS. When
the wind blew from the coast of Asa, or from
Africa, the Mongolia, struck by the cross
waves, rolled feartu.ly. But, despite the
waves aud storms, the steamer, propelled by
her powerful engine, moved without delay
towards the straits OF Babe-Mandel.
What did Phileas Fogg find to do all the
timer One would think that, always anxious,
unquet, he would be interested in the chang
es of the wind, in all the possibilities which
could affect the steamer, and oblige her to
make another port, thus compromising the
voyage. Not at all If he ever thought OF
any misha S, he did not show it. He was
always the same impossible gentleman; no
mistake or accident could surprise him, and
he appear ID no mole disturbed than the chro-
nometer on board. He was rarely seen on
deck; not at all interested to observe this Red
Sea, so rich in memories-this theatre OF the
first historic scenes CT humanity. He had no
interest in the curious cities scattered on its
banks, whose picturesque outlines were seen
at the EoriZon. He did not think even OF
the dangers OF this Arabian gulf of which
ancient historians always spoke with fear,
and upon which nav.gators never dared to
venture, until they had consecrated their
voyage by pfopitfous sacrifices. But what
did this original do, imprisoned on board the
Mongolia? He made his four meals a day,
and no rolling or pitching could disturb a
machine SO marvellously organized; then he
played whist; yes! he had found some part
ners as earnest as himself. A collector who
was returning to his post at Goa, a minister,
the Rev. Decidemus Smith, going back to
Bombay. and a brigadier general of the Eng
fish army, rejoining his troops at Benares.
These three gentlemen had the same passion
for whist as Mr.. Foggt and tn y played dur
ing long hours as silently as he.
The next day after the departure from
Suez, the twenty-nipth of October, Pa separ-
tout encountered on deck the obliging person
to whom he had first spoken on African soil.
Il am not deceived he said, approaching
Fix with his most amable smile, II. is you,
who so kindly aided me at Suez?'
''To be sure replied the detective. "You
are the servant of that English original"
Precisely p
elk"
Monsieur Fix" replied Passepartout, 81
am happy to find you on board, and where
are you going?'
GAS yOu-to Bo nbay."
''That is go d! Have you ever made this
voyage?'
"Many times. am all agent of the PEN
insular Company
"Then you are familiar with India ?'
"Nell--yes,' answered Fix, who did not
care to commit himself
SIS India remarkable
"Very! with its mosques, minarets, pago-
das, temples, fakirs, tigers, serpenls, baya-
deres! But hope you will have time to see
the country
Il hope so, Monsieur Fix; you understand,
man of sound mind cannot pass his lille in
jumping from railroad to steamer, under pre-
text of making the tour of the world in eighty
days. No, all these gymnastics will stop at
Bombay--I am sure of it,
"Your master is in good health?' asked
Fix in natural tone.
every well-myself also. | eat like an
ogre who has been fasting; it is the sea-air."
"And your master? | never see him on
deck"
Never, my master is not curious"
do you know, Passepartout, this pretend.
ed voyage might hide some secret mission
diplomatic mission, for example,
Upon my word, Monsieur Fix, know
nothing, / tell you. Besides, would not give
half crown to know it -
After this conversation, Passepartout and
Fix often met; the detective wished to make
friend OF the servant of Phieas Fogg: it
might be of service to him hereafter.
Meanwhile, the steamer made rapid adj
vance. On the 18th, they saw Mocha. sur
rounded by ruined walls; beyond, ro.e some
green palm trees; farther in the distance
among the mountains. one could see vast
fields of coffee. During the night the Mongo-
liza passed into the straits of Babel MandeI,
which in Attic signifies the door If tears ;
and the next day, the 14th, they touched
Steamer Point, to the northwest of the road
stead OF Arden. The Mongolia had yet 1850
miles to run before reaching Bombay, and
they must remain four hours, to take in coal.
But this delay could not interfere with the
programme of Mr.. Fogg. Besides the Mon
g0liG entered port fifteen hours in advance of
time. EEt
Mr.. Fogg and his Servant landed; he wish
ed to have his passport rised. Fix followed
him without being seen. The formally ac-
compllshed, Mr.. Fugg returned on board. and
resumed his Interrupted game. Passepartout
loltered according to his habit-in the midst
OF population of Somanlis, Banians, Par
sees, Jews, Arabs and Eu. opeans, who COM
Prise the $4,000 inhabitants of Alden. He
admired the fertilization which makes this
city the Gibralter of the Indian Sea; and the
magnificent cisterns upon which English en- :
gineers wrought two thousand years fter the
engineers of King Solomon.
VERY curious, very curious" said Passepar-
tout, returning on board. st is not useless
to travel, if one wishes to see something
new.'
At six o'clock IN the evening the Mongolia
passed out of the roadstaad of Arden, and
soon ran into the Indian Sea. 1853 hours
were allowed to make the voyage from Arden
to Bombay; the Sea was favorable, the wind
held to the northwest, and the sails aided the
steam. The steamer, better hallasted. rolled
less; ana lady passengers, in fresh toilets, re-
appeared on deck; singing and dancing COM
meEced again. The voyage was successful.
Passepartout was enchanted with the amia-
BILE companion chance had sent him in the
person OF Fix. Sunday, near midday, they
the Indian coast. Two hours later
the pilot went on board. and at half past four
They reached the quay in Bombay. Phiieas
Fogg had just finished the thiriy-third rubber
OF the day. His partner and he, with admir-
able skill, had made the thirteen tricks, thus
ending this beautiful voyage BY an admirable
helm. The Mongolia arrived in advance of
tme, and Phileas Fogg added two davs TO the
column OF gains in his daily Journal siuce his
departure from London. ~
CHAPTER y. .
No one is ignorant that India. the ore.t in
~ 'eu Triangle with its base to the north ami
of p 400 100 20 the south, comprises surface
Sn.ttau uoiV Ioo square miles, over which are
I $1,000 aoo,ooo,OO0 of Inhabitants: but the
Cngnsn government exercises an effactnoi
autnority. over a small part only ,f th;S 10 '
mense country. They maintain a con ,. ih
General at Calcutta, Bombay, and RannOI.
anu Lieutenant Z vernon at Agra. S;Hoa'
1855, when the first English colorr "illce
founded upon the site occupied to-Jau was
city of Madras, to the great Senov 10y, ny me
ton, the celebrated East India C omnae
held all the power-civil and military hI'p ps
present all the English possessions !, "1.t at
are directly under the rule of tho III Ihola
mus the '.spects, manners, customs of Town.
tend 70 change every day, Former y, races ICES
Travelled by the most antio,a oiineriy they
loot, on horses, in palanonins On 1i4oeS' on
of men, &C., &c. Now sw;H oh tne backs
o., que Ianses, and the Indias, and the rail.
roau' wnltu crosses India in all it's length
puts BOMBAY ~ three days journey onlv from
Cdicu1ta, Tue road-bed does not follow a