“If it would not put your honour out — ”

“Here are two hundred pounds on account sir,” added Phileas Fogg, turning to Fix, “if you would like to take advantage — ”

“Thanks, sir; I was about to ask the favour.”

“Very well.

In half an hour we shall go on board.”

“But poor Passepartout?” urged Aouda, who was much disturbed by the servant's disappearance.

“I shall do all I can to find him,” replied Phileas Fogg.

While Fix, in a feverish, nervous state, repaired to the pilot-boat, the others directed their course to the