117 Around the World in Eighty Days 八十天环游世界1文档格式.docx

1、Chapter Three: When gentlemen are thieves 12Chapter Four: When our adventurers rescue a woman from certain death 15Charter Five: When Passepartout becomes an acrobat 19Charter Six: When our friends risk their lives 25Charter Seven: When Phileas Fogg comes to the rescue 29Chapter Eight: When Phileas

2、Fogg becomes the captain of a ship 34Chapter Nine: When it is better to travel east 38 When Phileas Fogg meets PassepartoutLet me begin by introducing a mysterious English gentleman called Phileas Fogg.Most people dont know very much about him, but because he does the same thing every day, some peop

3、le think they know everything about him.He is very handsome and he is a true gentleman. He is certainly rich, but no one knows how he made his money.Has he ever been to another country? He can name a lot of countries on a world map and he knows the most incredible things about them. He probably trav

4、elled at one time, but some people insist that he has not left London for many years. Maybe he only travels in his head.He is a very private man and he does not have many friends. The only time he speaks to other people is at the Reform Club, where he goes to read newspapers and play cards. He does

5、not play to win. He plays for the enjoyment of the game. He often wins, but he does not keep the money. He gives it to charity. He likes to see his games as a challenge; a challenge that does not require any physical effort.He has lunch at the Reform Club every day, in the same room, at the same tab

6、le. He goes home at midnight. He lives in his house in Savile Row, a good address in central London. No one ever goes there, except his manservant, who must always be on time and be completely loyal to Phileas Fogg. In fact, this very morning, his manservant lost his job because the water he brought

7、 Phileas Fogg was too hot to shave with. And this is where our story begins.Phileas Fogg was sitting in his armchair waiting for his new manservant at some time between eleven and half past eleven. At exactly half past eleven Mr Fogg goes to the Reform Club. He looked up at the hands of the large cl

8、ock by the wall that counted every second with a loud tick.There was a knock at the door and a young man of about thirty came in.You say that you are French, but your name is John? asked Phileas Fogg, looking at him carefully.Jean, sir, not John, said the young man. Jean Passepartout. I am an honest

9、 man, sir, and I must tell you that I havent been a manservant all my life. I was a physical education teacher and a music teacher; then I became a singer. I once rode a horse in a circus, and for a time I worked for the fire brigade in Paris.I found out that a certain Mr Fogg was looking for a mans

10、ervant. “He is a very clever, careful man,” they told me. “You wont find a quieter man in all of England. He does the same thing every day.” And so I came here to ask about the job, in the hope of finally being able to live a quiet life.Yes, someone at the Reform Club told you this I believe probabl

11、y the same person who told me about you. Do you understand what type of person Im looking for?Yes, sir. I do, and I think Im perfect for the job.Well then, what time is it now?Eleven twenty-two, Mr Fogg, Passepartout replied, taking his pocket-watch out of a small side pocket.Exactly four minutes la

12、te, noted Phileas Fogg, looking at his own watch. So lets say you started working for me as from eleven twenty-six.Phileas Fogg stood up from his armchair, picked up his hat, and went out of the door without saying another word. From this brief introduction, Passepartout was able to make note of his

13、 employer. He was about forty years old, an elegant man with an attractive, gentle face. He was tall, with blond hair and a moustache. He was the sort of person who remained incredibly calm, even under pressure. He had gentle eyes that fixed you with a firm stare. He never seemed upset or worried. H

14、e was a typical Englishman. It was always difficult to guess an Englishmans true feelings.And our Frenchman? Passepartout had an attractive face and he was incredibly strong. He had blue eyes, and untidy, curly brown hair. He was a sweet person who understood the meaning of true friendship and loyal

15、ty.It was just after half past eleven and Passepartout, who was now alone in his new home, decided to look around. After looking in all the different rooms, he finally came to his own bedroom. Above the fireplace there was an electric clock; it was the same electric clock that Phileas Fogg had in hi

16、s room. The two clocks ticked at the exact same second. Below the clock there was a piece of paper listing the details of Mr Foggs day.Not bad at all, thought Passepartout. A man who is as regular as clockwork! This is just what I was looking for. When Phileas Fogg makes a betEvery day, Phileas Fogg

17、 left his house at half past eleven. He put his right foot in front of his left foot 575 times he knew the exact length of every step and he put his left foot in front of his right foot 576 times before arriving at the steps of the Reform Club.He usually waited a little before having lunch at thirty

18、 minutes to one. Then he went to the lounge room where he spent the afternoon reading the newspapers. At five oclock he had afternoon tea and at twenty to six it was time to go to the Games Room to play cards with other wealthy and respected members of the club, like Sir Ralph Gautier and Andrew Sut

19、art.On this particular day Andrew Stuart started to read a story to them from the evening newspaper about a robbery at the Bank of England.The robbery took place on 29 September. The thief stole fifty-five thousand pounds while the head cashier was busy writing a receipt for just a few pence. Englan

20、ds best detectives were looking for the thief after hearing that the Bank of England was offering a reward of two thousand pounds to the person who was able to catch the thief. From the first investigations into the robbery they knew only one thing for certain: he was an elegant, well-spoken gentlem

21、an.While the other members of the club sat at the table, ready to play their game of cards, Andrew Stuart continued to talk about the robbery.Where do you think the thief is hiding? He could be anywhere. The world is so big!It isnt so big any more, replied Phileas Fogg.What do you mean? said Andrew

22、Stuart with a laugh. The earth doesnt get any smaller!Ah! But the earth is smaller, said Sir Ralph Gautier. If you think that we can now go around it ten times quicker than we could one hundred years ago. Did you know that today a man can travel around the world in only three months?Eighty days to b

23、e exact, Phileas Fogg corrected him.Eighty days? asked a surprised man at the table.Well, maybe thats ture, but only if you dont consider bad weather, storms, shipwrecks, and other things, said another.In eighty days, considering all possible events, continued Phileas Fogg. You think so, do you, Mr

24、Fogg? laughed Sir Ralph, Well, Ill bet four thousand pounds that a journey like that is impossible in such a short time.I repeat that it is possible to do the journey in that time, said Phileas Fogg, his eyes fixed on Sir Ralphs smile.Well, if you are so certain, then do it yourself!I will, replied

25、Phileas Fogg.When?Immediately. And Ill bet not four, but twenty thousand pounds that I can go around the world in eighty days; I will return here in 1,920 hours, or, if you prefer, 115,220 minutes. Do you agree to the bet?They all looked at one another. They could not decide if he was serious. We ag

26、ree, they said.Good. Ill take the train for Dover at a quarter to nine this evening. The bet starts as from Phileas Fogg took a small notebook and pencil from his pocket and made a note:2 October, 8:45p.m.And I will return here to the Reform Club at eight forty-five on Saturday 21 December. If I am

27、not here by that time, this cheque for twenty thousand pounds is yours, gentlemen.And with these words he left the cheque for twenty thousand pounds on the table, picked up his hat and went out of the door.At ten to eight his manservant was surprised to see his new employer come through the door. Pa

28、ssepartout, were leaving in ten minutes. Were taking a train to Dover, he said. From there, a boat leaves for Calais at eleven oclock tonight. Were going to go around the world in eighty days. We havent another second to lose.His employer did not seem to be in a hurry. The opposite in fact. He spoke

29、 a little quicker, but he behaved in the same calm way.Around the world? said Passepartout to himself. Well really! he thought, shaking his head. Just when he finally thought he had the perfect job. He wanted to work for Phileas Fogg because he was a gentleman who lived a quiet life, who always did

30、the same things. And now? How could this be a quiet life?Pack a small bag with just my night things in it, please, and pack one for yourself. We can buy everything else when we need it, added Phileas Fogg, and with these orders he left the room.Passepartout continued to feel a little confused but he

31、 followed his masters orders. He quickly packed their bags and at eight oclock they were ready to leave the house. Phileas Fogg opened Passepartouts bag and put twenty thousand pounds into it. He closed it tightly. Twenty minutes later they were at the station.It must be the money for the journey, thought Passepartout as he sat on the train thinking nervously about the money in his bag. He did not want to lose the bag.After being in the newspapers Phileas Foggs journey wasnt a secret. Soon everybody in London was talkin