The Steamer Mongolia Bank Robbery

The Arrival of the Steamer Mongolia at Suez

• The steamer Mongolia, belonging to the Peninsular and Oriental Company, was scheduled to arrive at Suez on October 9th at 11 am.
• The Mongolia was a fast steamer, making more than ten knots an hour between Brindisi and Suez and nine and a half between Suez and Bombay.
• Two men were waiting for the arrival of the steamer at Suez: the British consul and a detective named Fix.
• Fix was tasked with identifying and capturing a bank robber who was believed to be on board the Mongolia.
• The detective was hoping to claim the reward for the capture of the robber, which was substantial.
• The consul expressed doubt that Fix would be able to recognize the robber based on the description he had received.
• Fix believed that he had a sixth sense for identifying criminals and had successfully arrested many in the past.
• The scene on the quay became more animated as the steamer's arrival time approached, with sailors, merchants, and porters bustling about.
• The weather was clear and slightly chilly, and the minarets of the town were visible in the sun.
• A jetty pier extended into the roadstead, and fishing-smacks and coasting boats were visible on the Red Sea.
• The steamer Mongolia was due to take on Indian mails at Brindisi and had left there on Saturday at 5 pm.
• The consul assured Fix that the Mongolia was never behind schedule and had won a prize for exceeding the company's speed regulations.

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