Mr.Fogg and Aouda got into the palanquin, their luggage being brought after on a wheelbarrow, and half an hour later stepped upon the quay whence they were to embark.

Mr.
Fogg then learned that the Carnatic had sailed the evening before.

He had expected to find not only the steamer, but his domestic, and was forced to give up both; but no sign of disappointment appeared on his face, and he merely remarked to Aouda, "It is an accident, madam; nothing more." At this moment a man who had been observing him attentively approached.
It was Fix, who, bowing, addressed Mr.Fogg: "Were you not, like me, sir, a passenger by the Rangoon, which arrived yesterday ?" "I was, sir," replied Mr.Fogg coldly.

"But I have not the honour--" "Pardon me; I thought I should find your servant here." "Do you know where he is, sir ?" asked Aouda anxiously.
"What!" responded Fix, feigning surprise.

"Is he not with you ?" "No," said Aouda.