That was a good time." "For the cats, my lord ?" "Perhaps for the travellers as well!" After which Mr.Fogg quietly continued his dinner.

Fix had gone on shore shortly after Mr.Fogg, and his first destination was the headquarters of the Bombay police.

He made himself known as a London detective, told his business at Bombay, and the position of affairs relative to the supposed robber, and nervously asked if a warrant had arrived from London.

It had not reached the office; indeed, there had not yet been time for it to arrive.

Fix was sorely disappointed, and tried to obtain an order of arrest from the director of the Bombay police.