Around the World in Eighty Days Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 7 Summary

Chapter 7 Summary

Fix makes his way into the British Consulate to advise the Consul of his suspicions. He says to the Consul that his primary suspect is on the Mongolia, and that he will be presenting himself at the British Consulate. The Consul speculates that a criminal will not want his passport countersigned with a visa. As the Consul and Fix watch Fogg and Passepartout enter the British Consulate, Fogg approaches the Consul to request his passport be countersigned with the visa from Suez.

The Consul asks Mr. Fogg certain questions about his destination and his permanent residence. He does advise Fogg that he does not need to get a visa, but Fogg responds that he wishes to show he came by way of the Suez. After receiving the necessary stamps and countersigns, Fogg leaves the British Consulate with Passepartout in tow. He speaks with Passepartout and sends him on an errand,...
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