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“啊！这位福克先生真是古怪这么说。” "I should say he was." “我也是！” "Is he rich?" “他很有钱，是吗？” "No doubt, for he is carrying an enormous sum in brand new banknotes with him. And he doesn't spare the money on the way, either: he has offered a large reward to the engineer of the Mongolia if he gets us to Bombay well in advance of time." “当然喽，他随身带了一大笔款子，尽是崭新的钞票！路上他一点也不节省，您知道吗？他对蒙古号大副说，只要这条船能提前一些时间到达孟买，他就给一大笔奖金！” "And you have known your master a long time?" “您是不是老早就认识您这位主人了？” 
“我呀，”路路通回答说，“就是在动身的那一天，我才到他家工作。” The effect of these replies upon the already suspicious and excited detective may be imagined. The hasty departure from London soon after the robbery; the large sum carried by Mr. Fogg; his eagerness to reach distant countries; the pretext of an eccentric and foolhardy bet--all confirmed Fix in his theory. He continued to pump poor Passepartout, and learned that he really knew little or nothing of his master, who lived a solitary existence in London, was said to be rich, though no one knew whence came his riches, and was mysterious and impenetrable in his affairs and habits. Fix felt sure that Phileas Fogg would not land at Suez, but was really going on to Bombay. 这番回答，在这个已经非常激动的侦探的心里所引起的反应是不难想象的。盗窃案发生以后不久，仓促离开伦敦，带了这么一大笔钱，急急忙忙往远地跑，用这样奇怪的打赌作借口，这一切都证明费克斯的猜测是不错的。他又逗引着这个法国小伙子谈了一些情况，他已经确切地知道这小伙子对他的主人一点也不了解，知道福克先生在伦敦的生活很孤僻；知道人家都说他有钱，但却摸不清他的钱是打哪儿来的；知道他是个令人捉摸不透的人。同时，费克斯也确实知道了斐利亚·福克不会在苏伊士上岸。他是真的要到孟买去。 "Is Bombay far from here?" asked Passepartout. “孟买离这儿远吗？”路路通问。 "Pretty far. It is a ten days' voyage by sea." “相当远，”侦探回答说，“上那儿去您还得坐上十几天的船。” "And in what country is Bombay?" “孟买到底在哪儿呀？” 
“在印度。” "The deuce! I was going to tell you there's one thing that worries me-- my burner!" “这一回我可抓瞎了！真见鬼，我告诉你……有一桩事，真把我愁死了……我的煤气……” "What burner?" “什么霉气？” "My gas-burner, which I forgot to turn off, and which is at this moment burning at my expense. I have calculated, monsieur, that I lose two shillings every four and twenty hours, exactly sixpense more than I earn; and you will understand that the longer our journey--" “出门时我忘记关煤气炉子了。如今它还在那儿烧着呢。将来这笔煤气费全得由我出钱。算了一下，每二十四小时两个先令。这正好比我每天的工资多六便士。您会明白，这趟旅行多延长一天我就多一天损失。” Did Fix pay any attention to Passepartout's trouble about the gas? It is not probable. He was not listening, but was cogitating a project. Passepartout and he had now reached the shop, where Fix left his companion to make his purchases, after recommending him not to miss the steamer, and hurried back to the consulate. Now that he was fully convinced, Fix had quite recovered his equanimity. 费克斯是否真的了解了他谈的“煤气”问题呢？这很难说，因为这老半天他根本就没听路路通的，他在考虑自己该怎么办。他俩一路来到了百货市场。费克斯让路路通自己去买东西，并且提醒他别误了开船时间，然后就急急忙忙跑回领事馆。现在，费克斯是信心十足，显得非常沉着。 
“领事先生，”他说道，“我现在可以肯定说，这家伙是逃不出我的手了。他想装成一个要花八十天去环游地球的怪绅士来骗人。” "Then he's a sharp fellow," returned the consul, "and counts on returning to London after putting the police of the two countries off his track." “那么说，他真是个大滑头啊，”领事接着说，“他是打算把欧美两洲所有警察局都蒙混过了，然后再回到伦敦去。” "We'll see about that," replied Fix. “是啊！咱们倒真要看看他的本事！”费克斯回答说。 "But are you not mistaken?" “您可真的没弄错吧？”领事又问了一遍。 "I am not mistaken." “我是不会弄错的。” 
“那么，为什么这个贼一定要拿护照来办签证，证明他路过苏伊士呢？” "Why? I have no idea; but listen to me." “为什么……领事先生，这我也不知道，”侦探回答说，“不过，您听我告诉您。” He reported in a few words the most important parts of his conversation with Passepartout. 于是他就把方才跟福克的仆人谈话中那几件最值得怀疑的事实说了一遍。 "In short," said the consul, "appearances are wholly against this man. And what are you going to do?" “不错，从这些事实能作出的一切推断都说明了这个人靠不住。不过，您打算怎样办呢？” "Send a dispatch to London for a warrant of arrest to be dispatched instantly to Bombay, take passage on board the Mongolia, follow my rogue to India, and there, on English ground, arrest him politely, with my warrant in my hand, and my hand on his shoulder." “我马上给伦敦打电报，要求立即发给我一张拘票，寄到孟买。然后搭上蒙古号，一直盯着这个贼到印度。到了那块英国的属地，我就客客气气地走到他跟前，一手拿出拘票，一手抓住他的肩膀。” 
一刻钟之后，费克斯提着自己简单的行李，带着一笔钱，就上了蒙古号。过不一会儿，这条快船已经飞也似的在红海上奔驰开了。 The distance between Suez and Aden is precisely thirteen hundred and ten miles, and the regulations of the company allow the steamers one hundred and thirty-eight hours in which to traverse it. The Mongolia, thanks to the vigorous exertions of the engineer, seemed likely, so rapid was her speed, to reach her destination considerably within that time. 苏伊士离亚丁正好一千三百海里。根据半岛轮船公司运转规章上规定：该公司的船只要短短的一百三十八小时就可以走完这段路。蒙古号加大了火力迅速前进着，看样子可以提前到达目的地。 The greater part of the passengers from Brindisi were bound for India some for Bombay, others for Calcutta by way of Bombay, the nearest route thither, now that a railway crosses the Indian peninsula. 从布林迪西上船的旅客差不多大部分是往印度去的，有的去孟买，有的去加尔各答，但是也要经过孟买，因为自从有了一条横贯整个印度半岛的铁路，就用不着再绕道锡兰了。 Among the passengers was a number of officials and military officers of various grades, the latter being either attached to the regular British forces or commanding the Sepoy troops, and receiving high salaries ever since the central government has assumed the powers of the East India Company: for the sub-lieutenants get 280 pounds, brigadiers, 2,400 pounds, and generals of divisions, 4,000 pounds. What with the military men, a number of rich young Englishmen on their travels, and the hospitable efforts of the purser, the time passed quickly on the Mongolia. The best of fare was spread upon the cabin tables at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the eight o'clock supper, and the ladies scrupulously changed their toilets twice a day; and the hours were whirled away, when the sea was tranquil, with music, dancing, and games. 在蒙古号上的乘客中，有各种文官，也有各级武将，有的是英国正规部队的将领，有的是指挥印度士兵的军官，他们的薪俸都很高。人们在蒙古号上过得很舒服。在这些官员当中，也有些年轻的英国人，他们是带着巨款到海外去经商的。船上的事务长也就是轮船公司的心腹，在船上的地位和船长相等。他一切事务都搞得很讲究，不论是上午的早餐，下午两点的中餐，五点半的晚餐和八点钟的夜餐，餐桌上都摆满着一盘一盘的新鲜熟肉和其他佐餐小菜。这些食物都是由船上肉类供应处和食品部供应的，船上也有几位女客，她们每天要换装两次。每当海上风平浪静的时候，船上有音乐演奏，人们还可以婆娑起舞。 But the Red Sea is full of caprice, and often boisterous, like most long and narrow gulfs. When the wind came from the African or Asian coast the Mongolia, with her long hull, rolled fearfully. Then the ladies speedily disappeared below; the pianos were silent; singing and dancing suddenly ceased. Yet the good ship ploughed straight on, unretarded by wind or wave, towards the straits of Bab-el-Mandeb. What was Phileas Fogg doing all this time? It might be thought that, in his anxiety, he would be constantly watching the changes of the wind, the disorderly raging of the billows--every chance, in short, which might force the Mongolia to slacken her speed, and thus interrupt his journey. But, if he thought of these possibilities, he did not betray the fact by any outward sign. 但是，红海跟所有那些又窄又长的海湾一样，经常是风浪大作，闹得很凶。海上一起大风，不论是从亚洲海岸或是从非洲海岸吹过来的都要吹得这条装有螺旋推进器的梭形快船蒙古号不住地东摇西晃。这时，女客也不见了，钢琴也不响了，轻歌漫舞统统停止了。但是，尽管是狂风怒吼，海浪滔天，这艘轮船在强大的机器推动下，却仍然毫不含糊地向曼德海峡驶去。福克先生这时候在船上干些什么呢？也许人们会以为他一定整天愁眉苦脸地担心着变换莫测的风势会对航行不利，担心着那翻滚的巨浪会使机器发生故障，担心着可能发生的事故会迫使蒙古号在中途港口抛锚，从而打乱了他的旅行计划。
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