The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom Chapter 27

In which Ferdinand Count Fathom, moved by a tale of misfortune, offers aid with apparent generosity before quietly absconding to England with entrusted jewels, leaving sorrow and disappointment behind. Upon his arrival, he is struck by the distinct ways and prosperous air of the English countryside, resolving to pose as a French gentleman to better gauge the character of his new surroundings.