So on that occasion, Wednesday, the 9th of October, was recorded as the day of his arrival at Suez, and he perceived at a glance that he had neither gained nor lost so far.
He then had his luncheon sent into his cabin. It did not occur to him to go and look at the town; he was one of those gentlemen who are quite content to see foreign countries through the eyes of their servants.
CHAPTER VIII.
In which Passe-partout talks a little more than he ought to have done.
It was not very long before Fix rejoined Passe-partout on the quay. The latter was looking about him, as he did not feel he was debarred from seeing all he could.
"Well, my friend," said Fix, as he came up to him, "has your passport been viséd all right?"
"Ah! it is you," replied the valet. "I am much obliged to you. Yes, everything was in order."
"And now you are seeing something of the place, I suppose?"
"Yes, but we are going on so fast that it seems to me like a dream.
And so we are in Suez, are we?"
"Yes, you are."