The narrator describes the rough sailing patterns of the Chinese seas during this time of year. Phileas bears the rough sailing stoically. Aouda remains at his side.

Phileas and Aouda suspect that Passepartout must have boarded the Carnatic by mistake while Fix nervously hopes they don’t encounter the Frenchman again. Fix tries to pay Phileas for his passage once again. Phileas refuses, noting it figures into his general expenses.

The captain tells Phileas they will soon encounter a typhoon from the South. Phileas is unconcerned, correctly noting it will carry them forward, benefiting their journey. Aouda and Phileas stay above deck as the boat is tossed about.

They survive the typhoon. The captain is frustrated when he realizes they will not arrive in time. They encounter a passing steamer heading to port, and Phileas tells the captain to hoist his flags and signal for distress. The steamer goes back for the boat. Phileas pays the captain of the pilot boat, and the travelers board the steamer to reach the next stop.

The narrator describes Passepartout’s adventures after waking up in the opium den. The valet stumbled aboard the Carnatic just in time. He quickly realizes that Phileas and