The Count of Monte Cristo — Chronicle
Ordered by year. Years come from what the text itself states — taken as written, never inferred; events with no stated year carry forward from the last anchor, marked “c.”. Every event links back to one sentence of the original.
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615 events · 49 dated directly by the text · the rest carried forward
1807 (2 events)
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]] · in 1807
Because in 1807 I dreamed of the very plan Napoleon tried to realize in 1811; because, like Machiavelli, I desired to alter the political face of Italy
Ch. 18 · In 1807
recognizing, when I had done so, that these characters had been traced in mysterious and sympathetic ink, only appearing when exposed to the fire
1811 (5 events)
Ch. 14 · 📍 [[Piombino]] · toward the beginning of the year 1811
I was arrested at Piombino, and I presume that, like Milan and Florence, Piombino has become the capital of some French department.
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]] · since the year 1811
I am the Abbé Faria, and have been imprisoned as you know in this Château d’If since the year 1811
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
I perceive its utter impossibility; and I consider it impious to attempt that which the Almighty evidently does not approve.
Ch. 69 · 📍 [[Thessaly]] · After the battle of Navarino
Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès King Otho
After the battle of Navarino, when the Greek government was consolidated, he asked of King Otho a mining grant for that district, which was given him.
1814 (1 events)
Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Nîmes]] · the previous evening
My brother had arrived the previous evening at Nîmes, and, at the very door of the house where he was about to demand hospitality, he had been assassinated.
1815 (76 events)
Chapters 1–9
Ch. 1 · 📍 [[off El Giglio island]] · three days afterwards
In twenty-four hours he was attacked by a fever, and died three days afterwards. We performed the usual burial service, and he is at his rest, sewn up in his hammock with a thirty-six-pound shot at his head and his heels, off El Giglio island.
Ch. 1 · 📍 [[Island of Elba]]
Scarcely was the captain’s breath out of his body when he assumed the command without consulting anyone
Ch. 1 · 📍 [[Island of Elba]]
Edmond Dantès Marshal Bertrand
it was to fulfil the last instructions of Captain Leclere, who, when dying, gave me a packet for Marshal Bertrand.
Ch. 1
If I were sole owner we’d shake hands on it now, my dear Dantès, and call it settled; but I have a partner, and you know the Italian proverb—Chi ha compagno ha padrone—‘He who has a partner has a master.’ But the thing is at least half done, as you have one out of two votes. Rely on me to procure you the other; I will do my best.
Ch. 2
Captain Leclere Edmond Dantès M. Morrel
The good Captain Leclere is dead, father, and it is probable that, with the aid of M. Morrel, I shall have his place.
Ch. 2 · three months
Why, I paid him.” “But,” cried Dantès, “it was a hundred and forty francs I owed Caderousse.” “Yes,” stammered the old man. “And you paid him out of the two hundred francs I left you?” The old man nodded. “So that you have lived for three months on sixty francs,” muttered Edmond.
Ch. 2 · tomorrow
Here, father, here!” he said, “take this—take it, and send for something immediately.” And he emptied his pockets on the table, the contents consisting of a dozen gold pieces, five or six five-franc pieces, and some smaller coin.
Ch. 2 · 📍 [[Vieilles Infirmeries]]
Well, every time I have seen Mercédès come into the city she has been accompanied by a tall, strapping, black-eyed Catalan, with a red complexion, brown skin, and fierce air, whom she calls cousin.
Ch. 3 · 📍 [[the Catalans]]
Mercédès Fernand Mondego Edmond Dantès
“I love Edmond Dantès,” the young girl calmly replied, “and none but Edmond shall ever be my husband.”
Ch. 3 · 📍 [[the Catalans]]
“Ah,” exclaimed the young girl, blushing with delight, and fairly leaping in excess of love, “you see he has not forgotten me, for here he is!”
Ch. 3 · 📍 [[La Réserve]] · today; tomorrow, or next day at latest
“As soon as possible, M. Danglars; today all preliminaries will be arranged at my father’s, and tomorrow, or next day at latest, the wedding festival here at La Réserve.
Ch. 3 · 📍 [[Paris]]
Edmond Dantès Captain Leclere Danglars
“Not of my own; the last commission of poor Captain Leclere; you know to what I allude, Danglars—it is sacred.
Ch. 4
Danglars Fernand Mondego Edmond Dantès Mercédès
Absence severs as well as death, and if the walls of a prison were between Edmond and Mercédès they would be as effectually separated as if he lay under a tombstone.
Ch. 4
Danglars Fernand Mondego Edmond Dantès Murat
The honorable, the king’s attorney, is informed by a friend of the throne and religion, that one Edmond Dantès, mate of the ship Pharaon, arrived this morning from Smyrna, after having touched at Naples and Porto-Ferrajo, has been intrusted by Murat with a letter for the usurper, and by the usurper with a letter for the Bonapartist committee in Paris.
Ch. 4 · 📍 [[Pillon]]
Danglars looked back and saw Fernand stoop, pick up the crumpled paper, and putting it into his pocket then rush out of the arbor towards Pillon.
Ch. 5 · 📍 [[the city hall]] · in another hour and thirty minutes
Edmond Dantès Mercédès M. Morrel
We have purchased permission to waive the usual delay; and at half-past two o’clock the Mayor of Marseilles will be waiting for us at the city hall.
Ch. 5 · 📍 [[La Réserve]]
M. Morrel Edmond Dantès Captain Leclere
M. Morrel descended and came forth to meet it, followed by the soldiers and sailors there assembled, to whom he had repeated the promise already given, that Dantès should be the successor to the late Captain Leclere.
Ch. 5 · 📍 [[La Réserve]] · that afternoon
“Edmond Dantès,” replied the magistrate, “I arrest you in the name of the law!”
Ch. 5 · 📍 [[Marseilles]]
Edmond Dantès M. Morrel Mercédès
Dantès descended the staircase, preceded by the magistrate, and followed by the soldiers. A carriage awaited him at the door; he got in, followed by two soldiers and the magistrate, and the vehicle drove off towards Marseilles.
Ch. 5
Danglars Caderousse Fernand Mondego Edmond Dantès
“So, so,” said he, in a hoarse and choking voice, to Danglars, “this, then, I suppose, is a part of the trick you were concerting yesterday?”
Ch. 5 · 📍 [[the Pharaon]] · in the meantime
M. Morrel Danglars Edmond Dantès
“I fully authorize you at once to assume the command of the Pharaon, and look carefully to the unloading of her freight.”
Ch. 6 · this day
one named Edmond Dantès, mate of the ship Pharaon, this day arrived from Smyrna, after having touched at Naples and Porto-Ferrajo, has been the bearer of a letter from Murat to the usurper, and again taken charge of another letter from the usurper to the Bonapartist club in Paris.
Ch. 6
He is in safe custody,” answered Villefort; “and rely upon it, if the letter is found, he will not be likely to be trusted abroad again, unless he goes forth under the especial protection of the headsman.
Ch. 7
M. Morrel M. de Villefort Edmond Dantès
Some of your people have committed the strangest mistake—they have just arrested Edmond Dantès, mate of my vessel.
Ch. 7 · the next day
It was time—two hours after he was delirious; the next day he died.
Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Island of Elba]] · the next day
I sailed for the Island of Elba, where I arrived the next day; I ordered everybody to remain on board, and went on shore alone.
Ch. 7
M. de Villefort Edmond Dantès M. Noirtier
“To Monsieur Noirtier, Rue Coq-Héron, Paris.” Had a thunderbolt fallen into the room, Villefort could not have been more stupefied.
Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Palais de Justice]] · until this evening
Sir,” said he, “I am no longer able, as I had hoped, to restore you immediately to liberty; before doing so, I must consult the trial justice
Ch. 7
Villefort approached the fire, cast it in, and waited until it was entirely consumed.
Ch. 8 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
“I do not know what M. de Villefort promised you,” said the gendarme, “but I know we are taking you to the Château d’If.
Ch. 8 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
Dantès sprang forward to precipitate himself into the sea; but four vigorous arms seized him
Ch. 8 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
“By the governor’s orders,” said he, “conduct the prisoner to the tier beneath.”
Ch. 9
M. de Saint-Méran M. de Villefort
And, sitting down, he wrote a letter to his broker, ordering him to sell out at the market price.
Ch. 9
M. de Villefort Mercédès Edmond Dantès
“The young man you speak of,” said Villefort abruptly, “is a great criminal, and I can do nothing for him, mademoiselle.”
Ch. 9 · 📍 [[M. de Saint-Méran’s]]
M. de Villefort Renée de Saint-Méran
Villefort knew not when he should return, and Renée, far from pleading for Dantès, hated the man whose crime separated her from her lover.
Ch. 9 · 📍 [[Paris]]
M. de Villefort Comte de Salvieux
Villefort, after having received M. de Salvieux’s letter, embraced Renée, kissed the marquise’s hand, and shaken that of the marquis, started for Paris along the Aix road.
Ch. 9
M. Morrel had not readily given up the fight. He had learned that Dantès had been taken to prison, and he had gone to all his friends, and the influential persons of the city; but the report was already in circulation that Dantès was arrested as a Bonapartist agent; and as the most sanguine looked upon any attempt of Napoleon to remount the throne as impossible, he met with nothing but refusal, and had returned home in despair, declaring that the matter was serious and that nothing more could be done.
Ch. 9 · 📍 [[Pharaon]]
Danglars alone was content and joyous—he had got rid of an enemy and made his own situation on the Pharaon secure.
Chapters 10–75
Ch. 10 · 📍 [[Tuileries]]
“Sire, I have every reason to believe that a storm is brewing in the south.”
Ch. 10 · 📍 [[Tuileries]]
Louis XVIII Duc de Blacas M. de Villefort
“This instant, duke! Where is he?”
Ch. 10 · 📍 [[Tuileries]]
Louis XVIII Duc de Blacas M. de Villefort M. Noirtier
“His father?” “Yes, Noirtier.” “Noirtier the Girondin?—Noirtier the senator?” “He himself.”
Ch. 10 · 📍 [[Tuileries]] · on the very day of my betrothal
M. de Villefort Renée de Saint-Méran Louis XVIII
“So serious, sire, that when the circumstance surprised me in the midst of a family festival, on the very day of my betrothal, I left my bride and friends, postponing everything, that I might hasten to lay at your majesty’s feet the fears which impressed me, and the assurance of my devotion.”
Ch. 10 · 📍 [[Tuileries]] · At this moment
M. de Villefort Napoleon Louis XVIII
“Sire, the usurper is arming three ships, he meditates some project, which, however mad, is yet, perhaps, terrible. At this moment he will have left Elba, to go whither I know not, but assuredly to attempt a landing either at Naples, or on the coast of Tuscany, or perhaps on the shores of France.”
Ch. 10 · 📍 [[Tuileries]] · on the day of my departure
M. de Villefort Napoleon Louis XVIII
“There he saw the grand-marshal, who charged him with an oral message to a Bonapartist in Paris, whose name I could not extract from him; but this mission was to prepare men’s minds for a return (it is the man who says this, sire)—a return which will soon occur.” “And where is this man?” “In prison, sire.”
Ch. 11 · 📍 [[Gulf of Juan]] · on the 1st of March
the usurper left Elba on the 26th February, and landed on the 1st of March.
Ch. 12 · 📍 [[Seine]] · the next day
General Quesnel, who quitted his own house at nine o’clock in the evening, was found the next day in the Seine.
Ch. 12 · 📍 [[Rue Saint-Jacques]]
M. Noirtier General de Quesnel
He came there, and the plan was unfolded to him for leaving Elba, the projected landing, etc.
Ch. 12 · 📍 [[Cannes]] · three days after the landing
The usurper has landed at Cannes with several men. He is pursued.
Ch. 12
His whiskers cut off, Noirtier gave another turn to his hair; took, instead of his black cravat, a colored neckerchief
Ch. 12 · Then
Villefort, pale and agitated, ran to the window, put aside the curtain, and saw him pass
Ch. 13 · 📍 [[Elba]]
Everyone knows the history of the famous return from Elba, a return which was unprecedented in the past, and will probably remain without a counterpart in the future. Louis XVIII. made but a faint attempt to parry this unexpected blow; the monarchy he had scarcely reconstructed tottered on its precarious foundation, and at a sign from the emperor the incongruous structure of ancient prejudices and new ideas fell to the ground.
Ch. 13
M. Noirtier M. de Villefort Napoleon
Napoleon would, doubtless, have deprived Villefort of his office had it not been for Noirtier, who was all powerful at court, and thus the Girondin of ’93 and the Senator of 1806 protected him who so lately had been his protector.
Ch. 13
M. Morrel Edmond Dantès M. de Villefort
Villefort dictated a petition, in which, from an excellent intention, no doubt, Dantès’ patriotic services were exaggerated, and he was made out one of the most active agents of Napoleon’s return.
Ch. 13
As for Villefort, instead of sending to Paris, he carefully preserved the petition that so fearfully compromised Dantès, in the hopes of an event that seemed not unlikely,—that is, a second restoration. Dantès remained a prisoner
Ch. 13 · 📍 [[Toulouse]]
Louis XVIII. remounted the throne; Villefort, to whom Marseilles had become filled with remorseful memories, sought and obtained the situation of king’s procureur at Toulouse
Ch. 13 · a fortnight afterwards
M. de Villefort Renée de Saint-Méran
and a fortnight afterwards he married Mademoiselle de Saint-Méran, whose father now stood higher at court than ever.
Ch. 13 · 📍 [[Madrid]] · at the end of March, that is, ten or twelve days after Napoleon’s return
He therefore informed M. Morrel of his wish to quit the sea, and obtained a recommendation from him to a Spanish merchant, into whose service he entered at the end of March, that is, ten or twelve days after Napoleon’s return. He then left for Madrid, and was no more heard of.
Ch. 13 · Five months after he had been separated from his son, and almost at the hour of his arrest
Louis Dantès Mercédès M. Morrel
Five months after he had been separated from his son, and almost at the hour of his arrest, he breathed his last in Mercédès’ arms. M. Morrel paid the expenses of his funeral, and a few small debts the poor old man had contracted.
Ch. 14
No; not until he attempted to kill the turnkey, who took his food to him.
Ch. 14 · The 28th of February, 1815, at half-past two in the afternoon
The 28th of February, 1815, at half-past two in the afternoon.
Ch. 14
The inspector kept his word with Dantès; he examined the register, and found the following note concerning him: Edmond Dantès: Violent Bonapartist; took an active part in the return from Elba. The greatest watchfulness and care to be exercised. This note was in a different hand from the rest, which showed that it had been added since his confinement. The inspector could not contend against this accusation; he simply wrote, Nothing to be done.
Ch. 14
So the matter ended for the Abbé Faria. He remained in his cell, and this visit only increased the belief in his insanity.
Ch. 15 · tomorrow
You have done well to speak to me, and ask for my assistance, for I was about to form another plan, and leave you; but your age reassures me. I will not forget you. Wait.
Ch. 26 · 📍 [[Pont du Gard Inn]]
He died a more wretched, hopeless, heart-broken prisoner than the felons who pay the penalty of their crimes at the galleys of Toulon.
Ch. 28
quickly drew up the required assignment, while the Englishman counted out the bank-notes on the other side of the desk.
Ch. 28 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
He compared the writing in the bracket with the writing of the certificate placed beneath Morrel’s petition, and discovered that the note in the bracket was the same writing as the certificate—that is to say, was in Villefort’s handwriting.
Ch. 75 · 📍 [[Quai des Ormes]] · February 5th, 1815
General de Quesnel M. Noirtier
General d’Épinay died five minutes after.
Ch. 75 · 📍 [[Rue Saint-Jacques]] · February 5th, 1815
General de Quesnel Louis XVIII Napoleon Louis-Jacques Beaurepaire Étienne Duchampy Claude Lecharpal
Extract of the report of a meeting of the Bonapartist Club in the Rue Saint-Jacques, held February 5th, 1815
1816 (33 events)
Ch. 14 · 📍 [[Toulouse]]
M. Villefort is no longer at Marseilles; he is now at Toulouse.
Ch. 14 · At the expiration of a year
At the expiration of a year the governor was transferred; he had obtained charge of the fortress at Ham. He took with him several of his subordinates, and amongst them Dantès’ jailer. A new governor arrived; it would have been too tedious to acquire the names of the prisoners; he learned their numbers instead. This horrible place contained fifty cells; their inhabitants were designated by the numbers of their cell, and the unhappy young man was no longer called Edmond Dantès—he was now number 34.
Ch. 15 · that day
He resolved to adopt the second, and began that day to carry out his resolve.
Ch. 15 · Nearly four years had passed away
He kept his word; twice a day he cast out, through the barred aperture, the provisions his jailer brought him
Ch. 15 · about nine o’clock in the evening
Suddenly, about nine o’clock in the evening, Edmond heard a hollow sound in the wall against which he was lying.
Ch. 15
He turned his eyes towards the soup which the jailer had brought, rose, staggered towards it, raised the vessel to his lips, and drank off the contents with a feeling of indescribable pleasure.
Ch. 15
At the end of an hour the stone was extricated from the wall, leaving a cavity a foot and a half in diameter.
Ch. 15 · The next morning
Then from the bottom of this passage, the depth of which it was impossible to measure, he saw appear, first the head, then the shoulders, and lastly the body of a man, who sprang lightly into his cell.
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
this very tool has sufficed me to hollow out the road by which I came hither, a distance of about fifty feet.
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
At once Dantès resolved to follow the brave example of his energetic companion, and to remember that what has once been done may be done again.
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
We must pierce through the corridor by forming a side opening about the middle, as it were the top part of a cross. This time you will lay your plans more accurately; we shall get out into the gallery you have described; kill the sentinel who guards it, and make our escape.
Ch. 16 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
The work I speak of is called A Treatise on the Possibility of a General Monarchy in Italy, and will make one large quarto volume.
Ch. 17 · 📍 [[Père Pamphile’s]] · the evening before the day fixed for my wedding
Louis Dantès Faria Danglars Fernand Mondego Caderousse
To have seen them both sitting at table together under an arbor at Père Pamphile’s the evening before the day fixed for my wedding. They were in earnest conversation. Danglars was joking in a friendly way, but Fernand looked pale and agitated. Were they alone? There was a third person with them whom I knew perfectly well, and who had, in all probability made their acquaintance; he was a tailor named Caderousse, but he was very drunk. Stay!—stay!—How strange that it should not have occurred to me before! Now I remember quite well, that on the table round which they were sitting were pens, ink, and paper. Oh, the heartless, treacherous scoundrels!
Ch. 17
Louis Dantès Faria M. Noirtier M. de Villefort
Why, you poor short-sighted simpleton, can you not guess who this Noirtier was, whose very name he was so careful to keep concealed? This Noirtier was his father!
Ch. 17 · that very evening
And that very evening the prisoners sketched a plan of education, to be entered upon the following day.
Ch. 17 · That very day
That very day the miners began their labors, with a vigor and alacrity proportionate to their long rest from fatigue and their hopes of ultimate success.
Ch. 17 · At the end of fifteen months
At the end of fifteen months the level was finished, and the excavation completed beneath the gallery, and the two workmen could distinctly hear the measured tread of the sentinel as he paced to and fro over their heads.
Ch. 17
The fit lasted two hours; then, more helpless than an infant, and colder and paler than marble, more crushed and broken than a reed trampled under foot, he fell back, doubled up in one last convulsion, and became as rigid as a corpse. Edmond waited till life seemed extinct in the body of his friend, then, taking up the knife, he with difficulty forced open the closely fixed jaws, carefully administered the appointed number of drops, and anxiously awaited the result. An hour passed away and the old man gave no sign of returning animation. Dantès began to fear he had delayed too long ere he administered the remedy, and, thrusting his hands into his hair, continued gazing on the lifeless features of his friend. At length a slight color tinged the livid cheeks, consciousness returned to the dull, open eyeballs, a faint sigh issued from the lips, and the sufferer made a feeble effort to move.
Ch. 17
The last attack I had,” said he, “lasted but half an hour, and after it I was hungry, and got up without help; now I can move neither my right arm nor leg, and my head seems uncomfortable, which shows that there has been a suffusion of blood on the brain. The third attack will either carry me off, or leave me paralyzed for life.
Ch. 18 · from this day forth
This paper, my friend,” said Faria, “I may now avow to you, since I have the proof of your fidelity—this paper is my treasure, of which, from this day forth, one-half belongs to you.”
Ch. 18 · 📍 [[San Pierdarena]] · An hour afterwards
An hour afterwards a physician declared they were both poisoned through eating mushrooms. Spada died on the threshold of the vineyard
Ch. 18 · Months and years rolled on
Months and years rolled on. Alexander VI. died, poisoned,—you know by what mistake.
Ch. 18
My patron died. He had reserved from his annuity his family papers, his library, composed of five thousand volumes, and his famous breviary. All these he bequeathed to me, with a thousand Roman crowns
Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]] · This 25th day of April, 1498
Cæsar Spada Guido Spada Faria Edmond Dantès
I declare to my nephew, Guido Spada, my sole heir, that I have bu...ried in a place he knows and has visited with me, that is, in...the caves of the small Island of Monte Cristo, all I poss...essed of ingots, gold, money, jewels, diamonds, gems
Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Piombino]] · at the very moment I was leaving Piombino
and my hasty departure, the cause of which they were unable to guess, having aroused their suspicions, I was arrested at the very moment I was leaving Piombino.
Ch. 19
They had repaired it completely, and stopped up with vast masses of stone the hole Dantès had partly filled in.
Ch. 19 · 📍 Edmond Dantès · this my dying moment
The treasure of the Spadas exists. God grants me the boon of vision unrestricted by time or space.
Ch. 19 · One night
His features were writhing with those horrible symptoms which he already knew, and which had so seriously alarmed him when he saw them for the first time.
Ch. 19 · six o’clock in the morning
the last movement of the heart ceased, the face became livid, the eyes remained open, but the eyeballs were glazed.
Ch. 19 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
You see, sir, he is really dead,” said the doctor; “this burn in the heel is decisive.
Ch. 19 · 📍 [[Château d’If]] · This evening
then the bed again creaked under the weight deposited upon it.
Ch. 20
Faria, the beneficent and cheerful companion, with whom he was accustomed to live so intimately, no longer breathed.
Ch. 20 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
Dantès had been flung into the sea, and was dragged into its depths by a thirty-six-pound shot tied to his feet.
1817 (3 events)
Ch. 28 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
Well, they fastened a thirty-six-pound ball to his feet, and threw him into the sea.
Ch. 110 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · the night of the 27th of September, 1817
Andrea Cavalcanti M. de Villefort
I was born in No. 28, Rue de la Fontaine, in a room hung with red damask; my father took me in his arms, telling my mother I was dead, wrapped me in a napkin marked with an H and an N, and carried me into a garden, where he buried me alive.
Ch. 110 · Just then
She was carried out of the hall, the thick veil which concealed her face dropped off, and Madame Danglars was recognized.
1823 (1 events)
Ch. 27 · Some time after
Ali Pasha was killed, as you know, but before he died he recompensed the services of Fernand by leaving him a considerable sum
1829 (58 events)
Chapters 21–27
Ch. 21 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
With a mighty leap he rose to the surface of the sea, while the shot dragged down to the depths the sack that had so nearly become his shroud.
Ch. 21 · 📍 [[Island of Tiboulen]]
Then he put out his hand, and encountered an obstacle and with another stroke knew that he had gained the shore.
Ch. 21 · that night
In an instant Dantès’ plan was formed. He swam to the cap, placed it on his head, seized one of the timbers, and struck out so as to cut across the course the vessel was taking.
Ch. 21
He felt himself seized by the hair, then he saw and heard nothing. He had fainted.
Ch. 21
“You see,” said Dantès, quitting the helm, “I shall be of some use to you, at least during the voyage.
Ch. 21 · 📍 [[Leghorn]] · The 28th of February
It was fourteen years, day for day, since Dantès’ arrest. He was nineteen when he entered the Château d’If; he was thirty-three when he escaped.
Ch. 21
Edmond Dantès Danglars Fernand Mondego M. de Villefort
He renewed against Danglars, Fernand, and Villefort the oath of implacable vengeance he had made in his dungeon.
Ch. 22 · 📍 [[Leghorn]]
but Dantès, who had his own projects, would not agree for a longer time than three months.
Ch. 22 · 📍 [[Leghorn]]
It was in this costume, and bringing back to Jacopo the shirt and trousers he had lent him, that Edmond reappeared before the captain of the lugger
Ch. 22 · 📍 [[Leghorn]] · before they sailed
He had scarcely been a week at Leghorn before the hold of his vessel was filled with printed muslins, contraband cottons, English powder, and tobacco
Ch. 22 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]] · on the following night
it had been decided that they should touch at Monte Cristo and set out on the following night.
Ch. 23 · Night came
He had by degrees assumed such authority over his companions that he was almost like a commander on board; and as his orders were always clear, distinct, and easy of execution, his comrades obeyed him with celerity and pleasure.
Ch. 23 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]]
Having reached the summit of a rock, he saw, a thousand feet beneath him, his companions, whom Jacopo had rejoined, and who were all busy preparing the repast which Edmond’s skill as a marksman had augmented with a capital dish.
Ch. 23 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]]
He found Edmond lying prone, bleeding, and almost senseless. He had rolled down a declivity of twelve or fifteen feet.
Ch. 23 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]]
The smugglers left with Edmond what he had requested and set sail, but not without turning about several times, and each time making signs of a cordial farewell, to which Edmond replied with his hand only, as if he could not move the rest of his body.
Ch. 23 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]]
A peculiar smile passed over Dantès’ lips; he squeezed Jacopo’s hand warmly, but nothing could shake his determination to remain—and remain alone.
Ch. 23 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]] · Then
Then Dantès rose more agile and light than the kid among the myrtles and shrubs of these wild rocks, took his gun in one hand, his pickaxe in the other, and hastened towards the rock on which the marks he had noted terminated.
Ch. 24 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
At last, after renewed hesitation, Dantès entered the second grotto.
Ch. 24 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
In an instant a space three feet long by two feet broad was cleared, and Dantès could see an oaken coffer, bound with cut steel; in the middle of the lid he saw engraved on a silver plate, which was still untarnished, the arms of the Spada family—viz., a sword, en pale, on an oval shield, like all the Italian armorial bearings, and surmounted by a cardinal’s hat.
Ch. 24 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
The hinges yielded in their turn and fell, still holding in their grasp fragments of the wood, and the chest was open.
Ch. 24 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
Three compartments divided the coffer. In the first, blazed piles of golden coin; in the second, were ranged bars of unpolished gold, which possessed nothing attractive save their value; in the third, Edmond grasped handfuls of diamonds, pearls, and rubies, which, as they fell on one another, sounded like hail against glass.
Ch. 25 · 📍 Edmond Dantès · that same evening
but as La Jeune Amélie had merely come to Monte Cristo to fetch him away, he embarked that same evening, and proceeded with the captain to Leghorn.
Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Leghorn]]
Arrived at Leghorn, he repaired to the house of a Jew, a dealer in precious stones, to whom he disposed of four of his smallest diamonds for five thousand francs each.
Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Leghorn]] · The following day
The following day Dantès presented Jacopo with an entirely new vessel, accompanying the gift by a donation of one hundred piastres
Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Marseilles]] · The following morning
The following morning Jacopo set sail for Marseilles, with directions from Dantès to join him at the Island of Monte Cristo.
Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Genoa]]
A bargain was therefore struck. Dantès led the owner of the yacht to the dwelling of a Jew; retired with the latter for a few minutes to a small back parlor, and upon their return the Jew counted out to the shipbuilder the sum of sixty thousand francs in bright gold pieces.
Ch. 25 · 📍 Edmond Dantès · Early on the following morning
Early on the following morning he commenced the removal of his riches, and ere nightfall the whole of his immense wealth was safely deposited in the compartments of the secret locker.
Ch. 25 · 📍 Edmond Dantès · Upon the eighth day
Old Dantès was dead, and Mercédès had disappeared.
Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Allées de Meilhan]] · the very same day
Having obtained the address of the person to whom the house in the Allées de Meilhan belonged, Dantès next proceeded thither, and, under the name of Lord Wilmore (the name and title inscribed on his passport), purchased the small dwelling for the sum of twenty-five thousand francs
Ch. 26 · 📍 [[Pont du Gard Inn]]
Edmond Dantès Caderousse Danglars Fernand Mondego Mercédès Louis Dantès
‘You will sell this diamond; you will divide the money into five equal parts, and give an equal portion to these good friends, the only persons who have loved me upon earth.’
Ch. 26 · 📍 [[Pont du Gard Inn]]
Edmond Dantès Fernand Mondego Mercédès Caderousse
Can a man be faithful to another whose wife he covets and desires for himself? But Dantès was so honorable and true in his own nature, that he believed everybody’s professions of friendship.
Ch. 27 · after nine days of despair and fasting
at length (after nine days of despair and fasting), the old man died, cursing those who had caused his misery
Ch. 27 · 📍 [[La Réserve]] · the day before the betrothal feast
Fernand Mondego Danglars Edmond Dantès
It was Danglars who wrote the denunciation with his left hand, that his writing might not be recognized, and Fernand who put it in the post.
Ch. 27 · after five-and-twenty years of labor
after five-and-twenty years of labor, after having acquired a most honorable name in the trade of Marseilles, M. Morrel is utterly ruined
Ch. 27 · 📍 [[Rue du Mont-Blanc]]
He is a millionaire, and they have made him a baron, and now he is the Baron Danglars, with a fine residence in the Rue du Mont-Blanc
Ch. 27 · The night after that battle
He proposed to Fernand to accompany him; Fernand agreed to do so, deserted his post, and followed the general.
Ch. 27 · 📍 [[the church of Accoules]] · Six months afterwards
Six months afterwards,” continued Caderousse, “the marriage took place in the church of Accoules.
Chapters 28–43
Ch. 28 · 📍 [[Château d’If]] · last February
Yes, sir, five or six months ago, last February.
Ch. 28 · on the 15th of this month
he would be wholly unable to make this payment.
Ch. 29 · 📍 [[Beaucaire]] · the end of the month
M. Morrel Madame Morrel Julie Morrel
he went to the Beaucaire fair to sell his wife’s and daughter’s jewels and a portion of his plate.
Ch. 29 · 📍 [[between Cape Blanc and Cape Boyador]]
M. Morrel Captain Gaumard Penelon
Ten minutes after she pitched forward, then the other way, spun round and round, and then good-bye to the Pharaon.
Ch. 29
Penelon Captain Gaumard M. Morrel
we saw La Gironde; we made signals of distress, she perceived us, made for us, and took us all on board.
Ch. 29 · 📍 [[The House of Morrel & Son]] · the 5th of June
The bills were renewed, the old ones destroyed, and the poor ship-owner found himself with three months before him to collect his resources.
Ch. 29 · 📍 [[The House of Morrel & Son]] · one day
“Do exactly what the letter bids you, however strange it may appear.”
Ch. 30 · at the moment when Morrel expected it least
The extension provided for by the agent of Thomson & French, at the moment when Morrel expected it least, was to the poor shipowner so decided a stroke of good fortune
Ch. 30 · at the end of the month
Great, therefore, was the astonishment when at the end of the month, he cancelled all his obligations with his usual punctuality.
Ch. 30
The young man reflected for a moment, then an expression of sublime resignation appeared in his eyes, and with a slow and sad gesture he took off his two epaulets, the insignia of his rank.
Ch. 30 · 📍 [[Allées de Meilhan]] · before eleven o’clock
Julie Morrel M. Morrel Edmond Dantès
At one end was the receipted bill for the 287,000 francs, and at the other was a diamond as large as a hazel-nut, with these words on a small slip of parchment: Julie’s Dowry.
Ch. 30 · At this moment
“My father!” cried the young girl, out of breath, and half dead with joy—“saved, you are saved!” And she threw herself into his arms, holding in her extended hand a red, netted silk purse.
Ch. 30 · 📍 [[the Canebière]]
M. Morrel Captain Gaumard Penelon
She cast anchor, clued up sails, and on the deck was Captain Gaumard giving orders, and good old Penelon making signals to M. Morrel.
Ch. 30
Then a launch came to shore, took him on board, and conveyed him to a yacht splendidly fitted up, on whose deck he sprung with the activity of a sailor;
Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Rue de la Fontaine, No. 28]]
“Oh, it was not on him, monsieur; it was on another.”
1830 (1 events)
1838 (435 events)
Chapters 31–38
Ch. 31 · 📍 [[Hôtel de Londres]] · Towards the beginning of the year 1838
Albert de Morcerf Baron Franz d’Épinay Signor Pastrini
They accepted his offer
Ch. 31 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
As Franz had sufficient time, and his apartments at Rome were not yet available, he accepted the proposition.
Ch. 31 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
“They are Spanish smugglers,” said he; “they have with them two Corsican bandits.”
Ch. 31 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
Franz pondered the matter for a few moments, concluded that a man so rich could not have any intention of plundering him of what little he had, and seeing only the prospect of a good supper, accepted.
Ch. 31 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
Edmond Dantès Baron Franz d’Épinay
“As for myself, that I may put you at your ease, I tell you that I am generally called ‘Sinbad the Sailor.’”
Ch. 31 · 📍 [[Tunis]]
I went to the Bey, and proposed to give him for Ali a splendid double-barreled gun, which I knew he was very desirous of having.
Ch. 31 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
Franz’s only reply was to take a teaspoonful of the marvellous preparation, about as much in quantity as his host had eaten, and lift it to his mouth.
Ch. 32 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
Signor Sinbad has left his compliments for your excellency, and desires us to express the regret he feels at not being able to take his leave in person
Ch. 32 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
At the end of this time he gave up his search, and Gaetano smiled.
Ch. 32 · 📍 Edmond Dantès
As to Franz, he had no longer any inducement to remain at Monte Cristo. He had lost all hope of detecting the secret of the grotto; he consequently despatched his breakfast, and, his boat being ready, he hastened on board, and they were soon under way.
Ch. 32 · 📍 [[Rome]] · on the Saturday evening
Baron Franz d’Épinay Albert de Morcerf Signor Pastrini
Then he sent his card to Signor Pastrini, and asked for Albert de Morcerf. This plan succeeded; and Signor Pastrini himself ran to him, excusing himself for having made his excellency wait, scolding the waiters, taking the candlestick from the porter, who was ready to pounce on the traveller and was about to lead him to Albert, when Morcerf himself appeared.
Ch. 32 · 📍 [[Rome]] · Tomorrow morning
Baron Franz d’Épinay Albert de Morcerf Signor Pastrini
They have been all hired this fortnight, and there are none left but those absolutely requisite for posting.
Ch. 33 · 📍 [[forest of Frosinone]] · two days afterwards
But he was unable to complete this oath, for two days afterwards, in an encounter with the Roman carbineers, Carlini was killed. There was some surprise, however, that, as he was with his face to the enemy, he should have received a ball between his shoulders. That astonishment ceased when one of the brigands remarked to his comrades that Cucumetto was stationed ten paces in Carlini’s rear when he fell.
Ch. 33 · 📍 [[Villa of San-Felice]] · That night
An entire wing of the villa was burnt down; but what of that, as long as Carmela was safe and uninjured?
Ch. 33
The ravisher stopped suddenly, his knees bent under him, and he fell with Teresa in his arms. The young girl rose instantly, but the man lay on the earth struggling in the agonies of death. Vampa then rushed towards Teresa; for at ten paces from the dying man her legs had failed her, and she had dropped on her knees, so that the young man feared that the ball that had brought down his enemy, had also wounded his betrothed. Fortunately, she was unscathed, and it was fright alone that had overcome Teresa. When Luigi had assured himself that she was safe and unharmed, he turned towards the wounded man. He had just expired, with clenched hands, his mouth in a spasm of agony, and his hair on end in the sweat of death. His eyes remained open and menacing. Vampa approached the corpse, and recognized Cucumetto.
Ch. 33 · 📍 [[villa San-Felice]]
I have killed your chief, Cucumetto, whose dress I now wear; and I set fire to the villa San-Felice to procure a wedding-dress for my betrothed.
Ch. 33 · 📍 [[Rocca Bianca]] · An hour afterwards
An hour afterwards Luigi Vampa was chosen captain, vice Cucumetto, deceased.
Ch. 34 · 📍 [[Colosseum]]
Edmond Dantès Luigi Vampa Peppino
one thing I have resolved on, and that is, to stop at nothing to restore a poor devil to liberty, who has got into this scrape solely from having served me.
Ch. 34 · 📍 [[Colosseum]]
I will so advantageously bestow 2,000 piastres, that the person receiving them shall obtain a respite till next year for Peppino; and during that year, another skilfully placed 1,000 piastres will afford him the means of escaping from his prison.
Ch. 34 · 📍 [[Teatro Argentina]]
Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
The occupant of the box in which the Greek girl sat appeared to share the universal admiration that prevailed; for he left his seat to stand up in front, so that, his countenance being fully revealed, Franz had no difficulty in recognizing him as the mysterious inhabitant of Monte Cristo
Ch. 34 · 📍 [[Palazzo Rospoli]]
Albert de Morcerf Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
“Of course we do,” replied Albert.
Ch. 34 · 📍 [[Piazza del Popolo]] · Wednesday, February 23rd
Andrea Rondolo Peppino Don César Torlini Luigi Vampa
executions will take place in the Piazza del Popolo, by order of the Tribunal of the Rota, of two persons, named Andrea Rondolo, and Peppino, otherwise called Rocca Priori; the former found guilty of the murder of a venerable and exemplary priest, named Don César Torlini, canon of the church of St. John Lateran; and the latter convicted of being an accomplice of the atrocious and sanguinary bandit, Luigi Vampa, and his band.
Ch. 34
Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
in the person of him who had just entered he recognized not only the mysterious visitant to the Colosseum, and the occupant of the box at the Teatro Argentina, but also his extraordinary host of Monte Cristo.
Ch. 35 · 📍 [[Rospoli Palace]]
Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
The man in the mantle had kept his promise to the Transteverin, and there could now be no doubt that he was the count.
Ch. 35 · 📍 [[Piazza del Popolo]] · today, the 23rd of February
“A pardon for Peppino, called Rocca Priori,” said the principal friar.
Ch. 35 · 📍 [[Piazza del Popolo]] · today, the 23rd of February
The executioner let fall his mace, drew his knife, and with one stroke opened his throat, and mounting on his stomach, stamped violently on it with his feet.
Ch. 36 · 📍 [[Rospoli Palace]] · At the second turn
Edmond Dantès Baron Franz d’Épinay Albert de Morcerf
when you are tired of being actors, and wish to become spectators of this scene, you know you have places at my windows. In the meantime, dispose of my coachman, my carriage, and my servants.
Ch. 36 · the next morning
they selected two exactly alike, and charged the tailor to sew on each of their hats about twenty yards of ribbon
Ch. 36 · The evening
Tuesday evening, at seven o’clock, descend from your carriage opposite the Via dei Pontefici, and follow the Roman peasant who snatches your torch from you.
Ch. 36 · 📍 [[Vatican]] · the next day
Baron Franz d’Épinay Albert de Morcerf Gregory XVI
he would have the honor of being received by his holiness the next day.
Ch. 36 · 📍 [[church of San Giacomo]] · at seven
he saw Albert disappear arm-in-arm with the peasant girl. He watched them pass through the crowd for some time, but at length he lost sight of them in the Via Macello.
Ch. 37 · 📍 [[catacombs of St. Sebastian]] · that evening
Albert de Morcerf Luigi Vampa Teresa Beppo Peppino
They made him get out, walk along the banks of the river, and then brought him to Teresa and Luigi, who were waiting for him in the catacombs of St. Sebastian.
Ch. 37 · 📍 [[Hôtel de Londres]] · by six in the morning
Albert de Morcerf Luigi Vampa Baron Franz d’Épinay
If by six in the morning the four thousand piastres are not in my hands, by seven o’clock the Count Albert will have ceased to live.
Ch. 37 · 📍 [[Hôtel de Londres]] · that night
Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
If my society would not be disagreeable.
Ch. 37 · 📍 [[catacombs of St. Sebastian]] · at half-past one
Edmond Dantès Luigi Vampa Albert de Morcerf
You have this evening carried off and conveyed hither the Viscount Albert de Morcerf.
Ch. 37 · 📍 [[catacombs of St. Sebastian]] · at half-past one
Albert de Morcerf Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès
To tell you that you are free, your excellency.
Ch. 37 · 📍 [[Duke of Bracciano’s]] · at two o’clock
Albert de Morcerf Countess G——
And as at this moment the orchestra gave the signal for the waltz, Albert put his arm round the waist of the countess, and disappeared with her in the whirl of dancers.
Ch. 38
Edmond Dantès Albert de Morcerf Luigi Vampa
No; he merely came and freed me from the hands of Signor Vampa, where, I can assure you, in spite of all my outward appearance of ease and unconcern, I did not very particularly care to remain.
Ch. 38
the count had promised to obtain the release of the bandit Peppino,—an engagement which, as our readers are aware, he most faithfully fulfilled.
Ch. 38 · 📍 [[Paris]] · this morning
Fernand Mondego Albert de Morcerf
a letter received this morning from my father summons me to Paris, in consequence of a treaty of marriage
Ch. 38 · 📍 [[Paris]] · in three months’ time
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
Oh, that I do, and with infinite pleasure
Ch. 38 · 📍 [[Rue du Helder]] · the 21st of May at the same hour in the forenoon
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
The 21st of May, at half-past ten in the morning, Rue du Helder, No. 27,
Ch. 38
Baron Franz d’Épinay Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès Luigi Vampa Peppino
Franz then related to his friend the history of his excursion to the Island of Monte Cristo and of his finding a party of smugglers there, and the two Corsican bandits with them.
Ch. 38 · the following afternoon, at half-past five o’clock
Albert de Morcerf Baron Franz d’Épinay
Albert de Morcerf to return to Paris, and Franz d’Épinay to pass a fortnight at Venice.
Chapters 39–46
Ch. 39
Albert de Morcerf Madame Danglars
Let Madame Danglars know that I accept the place she offers me in her box.
Ch. 39 · during the day
then, during the day, tell Rosa that when I leave the Opera I will sup with her as she wishes.
Ch. 40 · 📍 [[Constantine]] · the 5th of September
Maximilian Morrel Château-Renaud
this gentleman whom you see here charged them, shot the one who held me by the hair, and cleft the skull of the other with his sabre.
Ch. 40 · 📍 [[Catacombs of Saint Sebastian]] · during the last Carnival
The brigands had carried me off, and conducted me to a gloomy spot, called the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
Ch. 40 · 📍 [[Catacombs of Saint Sebastian]] · before six
Albert de Morcerf Baron Franz d’Épinay Edmond Dantès Luigi Vampa
He said two words to the chief and I was free.
Ch. 40 · in after years
I might have handed him over to Roman justice, which is somewhat expeditious, and which would have been particularly so with him; but I did nothing of the sort—I suffered him and his band to depart.
Ch. 40 · once in my life
Edmond Dantès Pius VII Peppino
The Sultan, the liberty of a woman,” replied the Count; “the Pope, the life of a man
Ch. 40 · 📍 [[Paris]] · today
I sent on my valet de chambre, and he ought by this time to have bought the house and furnished it.
Ch. 41
Albert de Morcerf Fernand Mondego Edmond Dantès
“Father,” said the young man, “I have the honor of presenting to you the Count of Monte Cristo, the generous friend whom I had the good fortune to meet in the critical situation of which I have told you.”
Ch. 41
“You are most welcome, monsieur,” said the Count of Morcerf, saluting Monte Cristo with a smile, “and monsieur has rendered our house, in preserving its only heir, a service which insures him our eternal gratitude.”
Ch. 41
Mercédès Edmond Dantès Albert de Morcerf
“Monsieur,” continued the countess, advancing with the majesty of a queen, “I owe to you the life of my son, and for this I bless you.”
Ch. 41 · the Revolution of July
“I tendered my resignation, for when you have gained your epaulets on the battle-field, you do not know how to manœuvre on the slippery grounds of the salons. I have hung up my sword, and cast myself into politics. I have devoted myself to industry; I study the useful arts.”
Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
And he signed it rapidly, after having first run his eye over that part of the deed in which were specified the situation of the house and the names of the proprietors.
Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · this evening
Certainly, you must give the orders, for I intend residing at the house.
Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Rue de la Fontaine, No. 28]]
Edmond Dantès M. de Saint-Méran
“It is your new master, my good fellow,” said the footman. And he held out to the concierge the notary’s order.
Ch. 43
M. de Saint-Méran M. de Villefort
“An old gentleman,” continued the concierge, “a staunch follower of the Bourbons; he had an only daughter, who married M. de Villefort, who had been the king’s attorney at Nîmes, and afterwards at Versailles.”
Ch. 43 · one-and-twenty years ago
M. de Saint-Méran M. de Villefort
“Yes, monsieur, one-and-twenty years ago; and since then we have not seen the poor marquis three times.”
Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Rue de la Fontaine, No. 28]]
“What!” cried Monte Cristo, “it was M. de Villefort?”
Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Nîmes]] · From this moment
From this moment I declare the vendetta against you, so protect yourself as well as you can, for the next time we meet your last hour has come.
Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Versailles]]
Then he became alarmed, and dared not stay any longer at Nîmes, so he solicited a change of residence, and, as he was in reality very influential, he was nominated to Versailles.
Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · Midnight
I rushed on him and plunged my knife into his breast, exclaiming:
Ch. 44 · Midnight
In a fine linen cloth was wrapped a new-born child. Its purple visage, and its violet-colored hands showed that it had perished from suffocation
Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Paris]] · A fortnight after
She had profited by my absence, and furnished with the half of the linen, and having written down the day and hour at which I had deposited the child at the asylum, had set off for Paris, and had reclaimed it.
Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Rogliano]] · when Benedetto was about five or six
‘You cannot beat me,’ said he; ‘you have no right, for you are not my father.’
Ch. 44 · the evening of the 3rd
Caderousse La Carconte Joannes
‘Well, then, so I will!’ said Caderousse; ‘so you may have the diamond for 45,000 francs.
Ch. 45
It was that of La Carconte. The pistol I had heard had doubtless been fired at her. The shot had frightfully lacerated her throat, leaving two gaping wounds from which, as well as the mouth, the blood was pouring in floods. She was stone dead. I strode past her, and ascended to the sleeping chamber, which presented an appearance of the wildest disorder. The furniture had been knocked over in the deadly struggle that had taken place there, and the sheets, to which the unfortunate jeweller had doubtless clung, were dragged across the room. The murdered man lay on the floor, his head leaning against the wall, and about him was a pool of blood which poured forth from three large wounds in his breast; there was a fourth gash, in which a long table knife was plunged up to the handle. I stumbled over some object; I stooped to examine—it was the second pistol, which had not gone off, probably from the powder being wet. I approached the jeweller, who was not quite dead, and at the sound of my footsteps and the creaking of the floor, he opened his eyes, fixed them on me with an anxious and inquiring gaze, moved his lips as though trying to speak, then, overcome by the effort, fell back and expired.
Ch. 45
After this he took from his cupboard the bank-notes and gold he had put there, thrust the one into the pocket of his trousers, and the other into that of his waistcoat, hastily tied up a small bundle of linen, and rushing towards the door, disappeared in the darkness of the night.
Ch. 45 · 📍 [[Nîmes]]
I suffered myself to be handcuffed and tied to a horse’s tail, and thus they took me to Nîmes.
Ch. 45 · on the 8th of September
My voluntary confession of the assassination at Auteuil proved to him that I had not committed that of which I stood accused.
Ch. 45 · 📍 [[France]] · In the interim
In the interim it pleased Providence to cause the apprehension of Caderousse, who was discovered in some distant country, and brought back to France, where he made a full confession, refusing to make the fact of his wife’s having suggested and arranged the murder any excuse for his own guilt. The wretched man was sentenced to the galleys for life, and I was immediately set at liberty.
Ch. 45 · 📍 [[Rogliano]] · next morning
Two held poor Assunta, who, unable to conceive that any harm was intended to her, smiled in the face of those who were soon to become her executioners. The third proceeded to barricade the doors and windows, then returned, and the three united in stifling the cries of terror incited by the sight of these preparations, and then dragged Assunta feet foremost towards the brazier, expecting to wring from her an avowal of where her supposed treasure was secreted. In the struggle her clothes caught fire, and they were obliged to let go their hold in order to preserve themselves from sharing the same fate. Covered with flames, Assunta rushed wildly to the door, but it was fastened; she flew to the windows, but they were also secured; then the neighbors heard frightful shrieks; it was Assunta calling for help. The cries died away in groans, and next morning, as soon as Wasilio’s wife could muster up courage to venture abroad, she caused the door of our dwelling to be opened by the public authorities, when Assunta, although dreadfully burnt, was found still breathing; every drawer and closet in the house had been forced open, and the money stolen.
Ch. 45 · 📍 [[Rogliano]]
Benedetto never again appeared at Rogliano, neither have I since that day either seen or heard anything concerning him.
Ch. 45 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]] · That same evening
The gate opened, a carriage rolled down the avenue, and stopped at the steps. The count hastily descended, presented himself at the already opened carriage door, and held out his hand to a young woman, completely enveloped in a green silk mantle heavily embroidered with gold. She raised the hand extended towards her to her lips, and kissed it with a mixture of love and respect. Some few words passed between them in that sonorous language in which Homer makes his gods converse. The young woman spoke with an expression of deep tenderness, while the count replied with an air of gentle gravity. Preceded by Ali, who carried a rose-colored flambeau in his hand, the young lady, who was no other than the lovely Greek who had been Monte Cristo’s companion in Italy, was conducted to her apartments, while the count retired to the pavilion reserved for himself.
Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin]] · tomorrow morning
“The money you desire shall be at your house by ten o’clock tomorrow morning, my dear count,” replied Danglars.
Ch. 46 · that evening
The count descended to the door of his mansion, and beheld his carriage drawn by the very pair of horses he had so much admired in the morning as the property of Danglars.
Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Normandy]]
“I am desirous of having an estate by the seaside in Normandy—for instance, between Le Havre and Boulogne.”
Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Fécamp]]
When you have purchased the estate I desire, I want constant relays of horses at ten leagues apart along the northern and southern road.
Ch. 46 · only a short time ago
“The period appointed by the testator for the disposal of these riches occurred only a short time ago, and they have only been employed by me within the last few years.”
Chapters 47–57
Ch. 47 · this morning
Some madman or fool, bent upon ruining himself as fast as he can, actually sent his steward to me to purchase them at any cost; and the fact is, I have gained 16,000 francs by the sale of them.
Ch. 47 · Two hours afterwards
The horses were sent back wearing the same harness she had seen on them in the morning; only, by the count’s orders, in the centre of each rosette that adorned either side of their heads, had been fastened a large diamond.
Ch. 47 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · as five o’clock approached
Ali Madame de Villefort Edward Edmond Dantès
Ali suddenly cast aside his chibouque, drew the lasso from his pocket, threw it so skilfully as to catch the forelegs of the near horse in its triple fold, and suffered himself to be dragged on for a few steps by the violence of the shock, then the animal fell over on the pole, which snapped, and therefore prevented the other horse from pursuing its way.
Ch. 47
Scarcely had it reached them, ere the boy, though still pale as marble, opened his eyes, and eagerly gazed around him.
Ch. 47
Madame de Villefort Edmond Dantès
You are, then, doubtless, the Count of Monte Cristo, of whom Hermine has talked to me so much?
Ch. 47 · 📍 [[No. 30, Avenue des Champs-Élysées]] · That night
Madame de Villefort M. de Villefort Edmond Dantès
As for M. de Villefort, he fulfilled the predictions of Héloïse to the letter,—donned his dress suit, drew on a pair of white gloves, ordered the servants to attend the carriage dressed in their full livery, and drove that same night to No. 30 in the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Ch. 48 · yesterday
the signal service which you yesterday rendered to my wife and son
Ch. 48
I wish to be Providence myself, for I feel that the most beautiful, noblest, most sublime thing in the world, is to recompense and punish.
Ch. 49 · 📍 [[France]] · from this moment
You now understand, Haydée,” said the count, “that from this moment you are absolutely free; that here you exercise unlimited sway, and are at liberty to lay aside or continue the costume of your country, as it may suit your inclination.
Ch. 50 · at his death
M. Morrel, at his death, left 500,000 francs, which were divided between my sister and myself, for we were his only children.
Ch. 50
This was Julie, who had become, as the clerk of the house of Thomson & French had predicted, Madame Emmanuel Herbault.
Ch. 50 · at a quarter past
This was done instantly. It was three o’clock; at a quarter past, a merchant presented himself to insure two ships; it was a clear profit of 15,000 francs.
Ch. 50 · the day that my father had taken a desperate resolution
Edmond Dantès M. Morrel Julie Morrel
this has touched the hand of a man who saved my father from suicide, us from ruin, and our name from shame and disgrace
Ch. 50 · the fifth of September
this letter was written by him the day that my father had taken a desperate resolution, and this diamond was given by the generous unknown to my sister as her dowry.
Ch. 50 · on his death-bed
M. Morrel Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel
and his last words were, ‘Maximilian, it was Edmond Dantès!’
Ch. 51
Simply, that having ascertained that the piece of ground on which I stand was to let, I made application for it, was readily accepted by the proprietor, and am now master of this fine crop of lucern.
Ch. 51
Valentine M. de Saint-Méran Madame de Saint-Méran
her extreme dislike to me has its origin there; and I much fear she envies me the fortune I enjoy in right of my mother, and which will be more than doubled at the death of M. and Mme. de Saint-Méran, whose sole heiress I am.
Ch. 51 · 📍 [[Marseilles]]
M. de Villefort Maximilian Morrel
surely this cannot be one of the Morrel family who lived at Marseilles, and gave us so much trouble from their violent Bonapartism
Ch. 51
He signified assent; only think of the poor old man’s being so pleased to think that you, who were a perfect stranger to him, had been made an officer of the Legion of Honor!
Ch. 52
the elixir you administered to my son, which recalled him to life almost instantaneously——
Ch. 52
Edmond Dantès Madame de Villefort
One drop will restore life, as you have seen; five or six will inevitably kill, and in a way the more terrible inasmuch as, poured into a glass of wine, it would not in the slightest degree affect its flavor.
Ch. 52 · Next morning
Edmond Dantès Madame de Villefort
Next morning, faithful to his promise, he sent the prescription requested.
Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Académie Royale]] · on that very night
“That the owner of the horse was Lord Ruthven himself.”
Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Académie Royale]] · the second act
“Hullo,” said Albert; “it is Monte Cristo and his Greek!”
Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Académie Royale]] · the third act
Edmond Dantès Haydée Eugénie Danglars
“She is a poor unfortunate Greek left under my care.”
Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Académie Royale]] · the third act
Haydée Fernand Mondego Edmond Dantès
“Wretch!” exclaimed Haydée, her eyes flashing with rage; “he sold my father to the Turks, and the fortune he boasts of was the price of his treachery!
Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Académie Royale]] · at the moment when the curtain was rising upon the fourth act
“So saying, Haydée arose, and wrapping herself in her burnouse of white cashmere embroidered with pearls and coral, she hastily quitted the box
Ch. 54 · next week
Albert de Morcerf Eugénie Danglars
“It is more than ever a settled thing,” said Lucien
Ch. 54 · today
Had he but waited till today, the price would have fallen to 205, and instead of gaining 300,000 francs, he would have lost 20 or 25,000.”
Ch. 54 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · Saturday
Edmond Dantès Danglars Madame Danglars M. de Villefort Madame de Villefort
I have, if agreeable to you, thought of inviting M. and Madame Danglars, and M. and Madame de Villefort, to my country-house at Auteuil.
Ch. 54 · 📍 [[Tréport]] · tomorrow evening
This is Tuesday—well, tomorrow evening we leave, and the day after we shall be at Tréport.
Ch. 56
Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès
Well, it is one of his descendants, and a great friend of mine; he is a very rich Englishman, eccentric almost to insanity, and his real name is Lord Wilmore.
Ch. 56 · 📍 [[Paris]]
Edmond Dantès Andrea Cavalcanti Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti
your father is indeed here, and is seeking you.
Ch. 56
Andrea Cavalcanti Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti
If you wish it, my son,” said the major; and the two men embraced each other after the fashion of actors on the stage; that is to say, each rested his head on the other’s shoulder.
Ch. 56
Andrea Cavalcanti Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti
Nonsense, I am going to set you an example of confidence, they give me 50,000 francs a year to be your son; consequently, you can understand that it is not at all likely I shall ever deny my parent.”
Ch. 56
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti Andrea Cavalcanti
“Well, then,” replied the major, “they paid me 50,000 francs down.”
Ch. 56
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti Andrea Cavalcanti
“Where are these papers, then?” “Here they are.” Andrea seized the certificate of his father’s marriage and his own baptismal register
Ch. 57
Eugénie Danglars Fernand Mondego
She told me that she loved no one,” said Valentine; “that she disliked the idea of being married; that she would infinitely prefer leading an independent and unfettered life
Ch. 57 · About a year ago
‘Forgive me, pray forgive me, my dear grandfather; they may do what they will with me, I will never leave you.’
Ch. 57
Fernand Mondego Baron Franz d’Épinay
Monsieur de Morcerf has received a letter from Franz, announcing his immediate return.
Ch. 57
Maximilian Morrel Edmond Dantès
M. de Monte Cristo arrived. He took his seat amongst them; they played, and I won. I am almost ashamed to say that my gains amounted to 5,000 francs.
Ch. 57
Valentine mounted on a bench, and passed not only her finger but her whole hand through the opening. Maximilian uttered a cry of delight, and, springing forwards, seized the hand extended towards him, and imprinted on it a fervent and impassioned kiss.
Chapters 58–65
Ch. 58 · in less than three months
M. de Villefort Madame de Villefort Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
“Sir,” resumed Villefort, “we are thinking of marrying Valentine.” Had the old man’s face been moulded in wax it could not have shown less emotion at this news than was now to be traced there. “The marriage will take place in less than three months,” said Villefort.
Ch. 58
M. Noirtier Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
“You do not like M. Franz?” The eyes repeated several times, “No, no, no.”
Ch. 58
Valentine M. Noirtier Baron Franz d’Épinay
“I am vexed, too, for I do not love M. Franz d’Épinay.”
Ch. 58 · immediately
“Do you wish the notary to be sent for immediately?” “Yes.”
Ch. 58
M. Noirtier M. de Villefort Barrois
“You shall have a notary, as you absolutely wish for one, sir,” said Villefort; “but I shall explain to him your state of health, and make excuses for you, for the scene cannot fail of being a most ridiculous one.”
Ch. 59
M. Noirtier, being deprived of voice and motion, is accustomed to convey his meaning by closing his eyes when he wishes to signify ‘yes,’ and to wink when he means ‘no.’
Ch. 59
And you disinherit your granddaughter,” continued the notary, “because she has contracted an engagement contrary to your wishes?”
Ch. 59
M. Noirtier Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
So that, but for this marriage, she would have been your heir?
Ch. 59
M. Noirtier M. de Villefort Valentine
Do you intend devoting it to charitable purposes, then?” pursued the notary. “Yes.”
Ch. 59 · The same day
M. Noirtier M. de Villefort Madame de Villefort
The same day the will was made, the witnesses were brought, it was approved by the old man, sealed in the presence of all and given in charge to M. Deschamps, the family notary.
Ch. 60
At the door the count was met by the two notaries, who had just completed the act which was to disinherit Valentine
Ch. 60
M. de Villefort Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
I shall still continue to preserve the same respect toward M. Noirtier; I will suffer, without complaint, the pecuniary deprivation to which he has subjected me; but I shall remain firm in my determination, and the world shall see which party has reason on his side. Consequently I shall marry my daughter to the Baron Franz d’Épinay
Ch. 60
Edmond Dantès M. de Villefort M. Noirtier General de Quesnel
And was he not the person who was assassinated one evening on leaving a Bonapartist meeting to which he had been invited on the supposition that he favored the cause of the emperor? Villefort looked at the count almost with terror. “Am I mistaken, then?” said Monte Cristo. “No, sir, the facts were precisely what you have stated,” said Madame de Villefort
Ch. 61 · 📍 [[tower of Montlhéry]] · the next morning
“Here are ten thousand more francs,” he said, “with the fifteen thousand already in your pocket, they will make twenty-five thousand.
Ch. 61
The king, Don Carlos, has escaped the vigilance of his guardians at Bourges, and has returned to Spain by the Catalonian frontier. Barcelona has risen in his favor.”
Ch. 61 · 📍 [[Danglars’ house]] · Five minutes after the new telegram reached the minister
Lucien Debray Danglars Don Carlos
“He must sell them at whatever price.” “Why?” “Because Don Carlos has fled from Bourges, and has returned to Spain.”
Ch. 61
Danglars lost five hundred thousand francs; but he rid himself of all his Spanish shares.
Ch. 61 · The same evening
The same evening the following was read in Le Messager: “ [By telegraph.] The king, Don Carlos, has escaped the vigilance of his guardians at Bourges, and has returned to Spain by the Catalonian frontier. Barcelona has risen in his favor.”
Ch. 61 · Next morning
“It was without any foundation that Le Messager yesterday announced the flight of Don Carlos and the revolt of Barcelona. The king (Don Carlos) has not left Bourges, and the peninsula is in the enjoyment of profound peace. A telegraphic signal, improperly interpreted, owing to the fog, was the cause of this error.”
Ch. 61
The funds rose one per cent higher than before they had fallen. This, reckoning his loss, and what he had missed gaining, made the difference of a million to Danglars.
Ch. 62 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · in a single day
this house which appeared only the night before so sad and gloomy, impregnated with that sickly smell one can almost fancy to be the smell of time, had in a single day acquired the aspect of life
Ch. 62 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
“Madame Danglars?” “I do not know her name; but it is she, sir, it is she!” “Whom do you mean?” “The woman of the garden!—she that was enceinte—she who was walking while she waited for——”
Ch. 62 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
“Waiting for whom?” Bertuccio, without answering, pointed to Villefort with something of the gesture Macbeth uses to point out Banquo. “Oh, oh!” he at length muttered, “do you see?” “What? Who?” “Him!” “Him!—M. de Villefort, the king’s attorney? Certainly I see him.” “Then I did not kill him?”
Ch. 62 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
“Stay! look at M. Andrea Cavalcanti, the young man in a black coat, looking at Murillo’s ‘Madonna’; now he is turning.” This time Bertuccio would have uttered an exclamation, had not a look from Monte Cristo silenced him. “Benedetto?” he muttered; “fatality!”
Ch. 63
Here Madame Danglars, instead of being calmed by the soft picture, uttered a groan and fainted.
Ch. 63
Monte Cristo dropped a very small portion of the red liquid upon her lips; she returned to consciousness.
Ch. 63
Edmond Dantès M. de Villefort Madame Danglars
I had the earth dug up and fresh mould put in, to refresh these old trees; well, my man, digging, found a box, or rather, the iron-work of a box, in the midst of which was the skeleton of a newly born infant.
Ch. 63 · Tomorrow
M. de Villefort Madame Danglars
“I must speak to you.” “When?” “Tomorrow.” “Where?” “In my office, or in the court, if you like,—that is the surest place.” “I will be there.”
Ch. 64 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
“I warn you, Master Caderousse, that you are mistaken.”
Ch. 64 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
“Here are two hundred,” said Andrea; and he placed ten gold louis in the hand of Caderousse.
Ch. 64 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
Andrea Cavalcanti Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès
“Yes, so long as he pays me——”
Ch. 64 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
“Then I should become simply No. 106, and good-bye to my dream of resembling the retired baker! No, no, my boy; I prefer remaining honorably in the capital.”
Ch. 64 · 📍 [[Paris]]
At the first cross street Andrea stopped his horse, and Caderousse leaped out.
Ch. 65 · today
Well, three days after that you talked politics with M. Debray, and you fancied from his words that Don Carlos had returned to Spain. Well, I sold my shares, the news got out, and I no longer sold—I gave them away, next day I find the news was false, and by this false report I have lost 700,000 francs.
Ch. 65 · tonight
Well, since I gave you a fourth of my gains, I think you owe me a fourth of my losses; the fourth of 700,000 francs is 175,000 francs.
Ch. 65 · tonight
Either the diplomatist must give his lessons gratis, and I will tolerate him, or he must never set his foot again in my house;—do you understand, madame?
Ch. 65 · tonight
but the irresistible will of the master of the house prevailed, and the husband was victorious.
Ch. 65 · during the last sixteen years
You may, perhaps, have hidden a thought; but not a step, not an action, not a fault, has escaped me, while you flattered yourself upon your address, and firmly believed you had deceived me.
Ch. 65 · after an absence of nine months
M. de Nargonne Madame Danglars
M. de Nargonne, your first husband, being neither a philosopher nor a banker, or perhaps being both, and seeing there was nothing to be got out of a king’s attorney, died of grief or anger at finding, after an absence of nine months, that you had been enceinte six.
Chapters 66–74
Ch. 66 · 📍 [[Trieste]] · now
Well, I was a million in advance with him, and now my fine Jacopo Manfredi suspends payment!
Ch. 66 · 📍 [[Spain]] · this month
Yes; only 700,000 francs out of my cash box—nothing more!
Ch. 66 · this morning
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti Andrea Cavalcanti Danglars
But that is not all,” continued Danglars; “he has opened an account with my house for his son.
Ch. 66 · this morning
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès Danglars
Excellent; he presented himself this morning with a bond of 40,000 francs, payable at sight, on you, signed by Busoni, and returned by you to me, with your endorsement—of course, I immediately counted him over the forty bank-notes.
Ch. 66 · during the last thirty years
Danglars Fernand Mondego Fernand Mondego
Well, when I was a clerk, Morcerf was a mere fisherman.
Ch. 66 · 📍 [[Yanina]] · today
Danglars Fernand Mondego Fernand Mondego Ali Tepelini Edmond Dantès
You are right,” exclaimed Danglars, rising quickly, “I will write today.
Ch. 67 · 📍 [[M. de Villefort’s office]]
Madame Danglars M. de Villefort
M. de Monte Cristo, digging underneath these trees, found neither skeleton nor chest, because neither of them was there!
Ch. 67 · 📍 [[foundling hospital]] · the same night—the night of the 20th of September
Madame Danglars M. de Villefort
I ran to the hospital, and learned that the same night—the night of the 20th of September—a child had been brought there
Ch. 67 · 📍 [[Châlons]] · about six months after
Madame Danglars M. de Villefort
A woman, about six months after, came to claim it with the other half of the napkin. This woman gave all the requisite particulars, and it was intrusted to her.
Ch. 67 · 📍 [[M. de Villefort’s office]]
Madame Danglars M. de Villefort Edmond Dantès
This child lives, and someone knows it lives—someone is in possession of our secret; and since Monte Cristo speaks before us of a child disinterred, when that child could not be found, it is he who is in possession of our secret.
Ch. 67 · 📍 [[M. de Villefort’s office]] · In less than one week from this time
In less than one week from this time I will ascertain who this M. de Monte Cristo is, whence he comes, where he goes, and why he speaks in our presence of children that have been disinterred in a garden.
Ch. 68 · Saturday
Edmond Dantès Mercédès Albert de Morcerf
“You will, then, come on Saturday?” “Yes, since Madame de Morcerf invites me.”
Ch. 68
Edmond Dantès Danglars Albert de Morcerf Eugénie Danglars
“Then make yourself quite easy. M. Danglars would give double that sum to attain the same end.”
Ch. 68 · 📍 [[Normandy]] · the same evening
“Well, my dear Bertuccio,” said the count, “I now advise you to go in quest of the little estate I spoke to you of in Normandy.” Bertuccio bowed, and as his wishes were in perfect harmony with the order he had received, he started the same evening.
Ch. 69 · the same day
He wrote the same day for the required information to M. de Boville
Ch. 69 · 📍 [[Paris]] · At the end of the second day
M. de Villefort Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès
The person called the Count of Monte Cristo is an intimate acquaintance of Lord Wilmore
Ch. 69 · 📍 [[Auteuil]]
To make a lunatic asylum of it, similar to that founded by the Count of Pisani at Palermo.
Ch. 69 · 📍 [[Rue Fontaine-Saint-Georges]]
Lord Wilmore, having heard the door close after him, returned to his bedroom, where with one hand he pulled off his light hair, his red whiskers, his false jaw, and his wound, to resume the black hair, dark complexion, and pearly teeth of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Ch. 70 · 📍 [[M. de Morcerf’s]] · A minute afterwards
“In a word,” said Mercédès, “it was a way of assuring me that his abstinence was intended.”
Ch. 71 · the first stage after he left Marseilles
Madame de Saint-Méran is just arrived in Paris, bringing the news of M. de Saint-Méran’s death, which took place on the first stage after he left Marseilles.
Ch. 71 · 📍 [[Paris]] · at the first words
Mademoiselle Valentine, at the first words, guessed the whole truth, notwithstanding all the precautions of her father; the blow struck her like a thunderbolt, and she fell senseless.
Ch. 71
Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
He was coming here to hasten her marriage with Franz. “Ah, indeed!” “So Franz must wait.”
Ch. 71 · 📍 [[Malta]]
At Malta, I loved a young girl, was on the point of marrying her, when war came and carried me away. I thought she loved me well enough to wait for me, and even to remain faithful to my memory. When I returned she was married.
Ch. 72 · The next morning
Madame de Saint-Méran M. de Villefort Valentine
I must hasten the marriage, for I have but a short time to live.
Ch. 72 · The next morning
M. de Villefort Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay Madame de Saint-Méran
It shall be as you wish, madame,” said Villefort; “more especially since your wishes coincide with mine
Ch. 72 · The next morning
Madame de Saint-Méran Valentine
I also wish to see a notary, that I may be assured that all our property returns to Valentine.
Ch. 72 · The next morning
the fever had not abated, on the contrary her eyes glistened and she appeared to be suffering from violent nervous irritability.
Ch. 73 · 📍 [[M. de Villefort’s]] · this evening
Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
the signature of the contract is fixed for this evening at nine o’clock.
Ch. 73 · 📍 [[M. de Villefort’s]] · this evening
I promise you by all that is most sacred to me in the world, namely, by my mother.
Ch. 73 · 📍 [[M. Noirtier’s room]] · an hour since
Valentine Maximilian Morrel M. Noirtier
Well, grandpapa, said Valentine, kneeling before him, and pointing to Maximilian, “I love him, and will be only his; were I compelled to marry another, I would destroy myself.”
Ch. 73 · 📍 [[M. Noirtier’s room]]
M. Noirtier Maximilian Morrel Valentine
“I swear to you, on my honor,” said he, “to await your decision respecting the course I am to pursue with M. d’Épinay.”
Ch. 73 · 📍 [[M. Noirtier’s room]]
M. Noirtier Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay
“The contract shall not be signed!” cried Morrel. “Oh, pardon me, sir; I can scarcely realize so great a happiness. Will they not sign it?”
Ch. 74 · 📍 [[Père-Lachaise]] · Two days after
this carriage contained the corpse of the Marquis de Saint-Méran, and that those who had come thinking to attend one funeral would follow two
Ch. 74 · 📍 [[Père-Lachaise]] · Two days after
she has not died of old age, but of grief; it appears that since the death of the marquis, which affected her very deeply, she has not completely recovered her reason
Ch. 74 · 📍 [[Père-Lachaise]] · Two days after
M. de Saint-Méran Madame de Saint-Méran Renée de Saint-Méran
The two bodies were to be interred in the cemetery of Père-Lachaise, where M. de Villefort had long since had a tomb prepared for the reception of his family.
Ch. 74 · today
her will bequeaths to Valentine the entire property of the Saint-Méran family
Ch. 74 · today
Baron Franz d’Épinay Valentine
I have pledged my word, and shall feel pleasure and happiness in adhering to it.
Ch. 74
your projected marriage with Mademoiselle de Villefort has changed the feeling of M. Noirtier towards his grandchild, and that he disinherits her entirely
Ch. 74 · at this moment
M. Noirtier Baron Franz d’Épinay
M. Noirtier de Villefort wishes to speak immediately to M. Franz de Quesnel, baron d’Épinay
Chapters 75–81
Ch. 75
M. Noirtier Barrois Baron Franz d’Épinay
Barrois touched a spring, the false bottom came out, and they saw a bundle of papers tied with a black string.
Ch. 75
M. Noirtier Baron Franz d’Épinay
“You!” cried Franz, whose hair stood on end; “you, M. Noirtier—you killed my father?”
Ch. 76 · At his departure
Andrea Cavalcanti Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti Marchioness Oliva Corsinari
M. Andrea at his departure inherited all the papers which proved that he had indeed the honor of being the son of the Marquis Bartolomeo and the Marchioness Oliva Corsinari.
Ch. 76 · 📍 [[Paris]] · in a fortnight
Andrea had, then, in a fortnight, attained a very fair position. He was called count, he was said to possess 50,000 livres per annum;
Ch. 76 · 📍 [[Milan]] · that very morning
that very morning had lost three or four hundred thousand francs by a failure at Milan.
Ch. 76 · a few days after he had set out on his journey to Paris
M. de Saint-Méran Madame de Saint-Méran
You know the Marquis of Saint-Méran died a few days after he had set out on his journey to Paris, and the marchioness a few days after her arrival?
Ch. 76 · Yesterday morning
Baron Franz d’Épinay Eugénie Danglars M. de Villefort
Yesterday morning, it appears, Franz declined the honor.
Ch. 76 · 📍 [[Greece]] · Just as they were beginning, in the English fashion, to leave the spoons in their cups
Your advice was excellent,” said he; “there is a whole history connected with the names Fernand and Yanina.”
Ch. 77 · about four o’clock in the afternoon
These two shots had mortally wounded my father, and it was he who had given utterance to these frightful cries. However, he remained standing, clinging to a window. My mother tried to force the door, that she might go and die with him, but it was fastened on the inside. All around him were lying the Palikares, writhing in convulsive agonies, while two or three who were only slightly wounded were trying to escape by springing from the windows. At this crisis the whole flooring suddenly gave way, my father fell on one knee, and at the same moment twenty hands were thrust forth, armed with sabres, pistols, and poniards—twenty blows were instantaneously directed against one man, and my father disappeared in a whirlwind of fire and smoke kindled by these demons, and which seemed like hell itself opening beneath his feet.
Ch. 77
I cried bitterly, and tried to raise my mother from the earth, but she was dead! I was taken to the slave-market, and was purchased by a rich Armenian.
Ch. 77 · when I was thirteen years of age
He caused me to be instructed, gave me masters, and when I was thirteen years of age he sold me to the Sultan Mahmoud.”
Ch. 77 · one day
Edmond Dantès Haydée Sultan Mahmoud
“Of whom I bought her,” said Monte Cristo, “as I told you, Albert, with the emerald which formed a match to the one I had made into a box for the purpose of holding my hashish pills.”
Ch. 78
Valentine Baron Franz d’Épinay M. Noirtier M. de Villefort
the marriage of Valentine and Franz would consequently be broken off.
Ch. 78
Danglars Eugénie Danglars Albert de Morcerf
“Then, count, if you will not wait, we must look upon these projects as if they had never been entertained.”
Ch. 78 · The next morning
“A correspondent at Yanina informs us of a fact of which until now we had remained in ignorance. The castle which formed the protection of the town was given up to the Turks by a French officer named Fernand, in whom the grand vizier, Ali Tepelini, had reposed the greatest confidence.”
Ch. 78 · Today is the 29th of August
Albert de Morcerf Beauchamp Fernand Mondego
“Well, let it be three weeks then,” said Morcerf; “but remember, at the expiration of that time no delay or subterfuge will justify you in——”
Ch. 79
My grandfather intends leaving this house,” said she, “and Barrois is looking out for suitable apartments for him in another.”
Ch. 79 · in about ten months
Then I shall be free, I shall have an independent fortune, and”— “And what?” demanded Morrel. “And with my grandfather’s consent I shall fulfil the promise which I have made you.”
Ch. 79
“Until that time,” continued the young girl in a calm and self-possessed tone of voice, “we will conform to circumstances, and be guided by the wishes of our friends, so long as those wishes do not tend finally to separate us; in a word, and I repeat it, because it expresses all I wish to convey,—we will wait.”
Ch. 79 · past noon
Barrois took away the waiter, and hardly was he outside the door, which in his haste he forgot to shut, than they saw him throw back his head and empty to the very dregs the glass which Valentine had filled.
Ch. 79
Barrois M. d’Avrigny M. de Villefort
This second attack was much more violent than the first, and he had slipped from the couch to the ground, where he was writhing in agony.
Ch. 79
M. d’Avrigny M. de Villefort Barrois
I recognized the presence of this poison in the case of poor Barrois as well as in that of Madame de Saint-Méran.
Ch. 79
M. d’Avrigny M. de Villefort M. Noirtier Barrois
The result of the experiment left no doubt whatever on the mind. “The unfortunate Barrois has been poisoned,” said d’Avrigny, “and I will maintain this assertion before God and man.”
Ch. 80
M. Noirtier Barrois M. d’Avrigny
It was Noirtier the lemonade was intended for—it is Noirtier, logically speaking, who drank it.
Ch. 80
Valentine M. de Villefort M. d’Avrigny
Mademoiselle de Villefort is the culprit—she is the poisoner! To you, as the king’s attorney, I denounce Mademoiselle de Villefort, do your duty.
Ch. 80
I will not drag my daughter before a tribunal, and give her up to the executioner!
Ch. 80
if anyone falls ill in your house, if you feel yourself attacked, do not send for me, for I will come no more.
Ch. 80
By the way,” added he in a low tone, “take care to throw away that cup of syrup of violets in the ashes.
Ch. 80
Yes, for I can follow you no farther, and I only stop at the foot of the scaffold. Some further discovery will be made, which will bring this dreadful tragedy to a close. Adieu.
Ch. 80 · The same evening
They all left, in spite of prayers and entreaties, testifying their regret at leaving so good a master and mistress, and especially Mademoiselle Valentine
Ch. 81 · 📍 [[Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin]] · The evening of the day
Andrea Cavalcanti Danglars Eugénie Danglars
“You may not only hope,” said Danglars, “but consider it a settled thing, if no obstacle arises on your part.”
Ch. 81 · 📍 [[Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin]] · The following morning
“Very well, at ten o’clock; you are still at the Hôtel des Princes?” “Yes.” The following morning, with the banker’s usual punctuality, the eighty thousand francs were placed in the young man’s hands
Ch. 81 · The following morning
But,” continued the porter, “he would not take them.”
Ch. 81 · 📍 [[Hôtel des Princes]] · The following morning
Five minutes after, Andrea left the hotel, completely disguised, took a cabriolet, and ordered the driver to take him to the Cheval Rouge, at Picpus.
Ch. 81 · 📍 [[The Room of the Retired Baker]] · The next morning
Andrea Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès
“On the first story, do you see, there is the anteroom and the drawing-room; to the right of the drawing-room, a library and a study; to the left, a bedroom and a dressing-room. The famous secretaire is in the dressing-room.”
Ch. 81 · 📍 [[The Room of the Retired Baker]] · The next morning
Then he returned hastily, shut his door carefully, and began to study, like a clever architect, the plan Andrea had left him.
Chapters 82–90
Ch. 82 · 📍 [[Auteuil]] · The day following
“Now,” said he, “I may require to go in one night from Paris to Tréport; let eight fresh horses be in readiness on the road, which will enable me to go fifty leagues in ten hours.”
Ch. 82 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]] · that night
The glass-cutter had entered, and was feeling his way, his arms stretched out before him. At last he appeared to have made himself familiar with his surroundings. There were two doors; he bolted them both. When he drew near to the bedroom door, Monte Cristo expected that he was coming in, and raised one of his pistols; but he simply heard the sound of the bolts sliding in their copper rings. It was only a precaution. The nocturnal visitor, ignorant of the fact that the count had removed the staples, might now think himself at home, and pursue his purpose with full security. Alone and free to act as he wished, the man then drew from his pocket something which the count could not discern, placed it on a stand, then went straight to the secretaire, felt the lock, and contrary to his expectation found that the key was missing.
Ch. 82
Caderousse Edmond Dantès Andrea Cavalcanti
“Who was your liberator?” “An Englishman.” “What was his name?” “Lord Wilmore.” “I know him; I shall know if you lie.” “Ah, reverend sir, I tell you the simple truth.” “Was this Englishman protecting you?” “No, not me, but a young Corsican, my companion.” “What was this young Corsican’s name?” “Benedetto.”
Ch. 82 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]]
Caderousse Andrea Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès Danglars
“Benedetto the count’s son?” replied Monte Cristo, astonished in his turn. “Well, I should think so, since the count has found him a false father—since the count gives him four thousand francs a month, and leaves him 500,000 francs in his will.” “Ah, yes,” said the factitious abbé, who began to understand; “and what name does the young man bear meanwhile?” “Andrea Cavalcanti.” “Is it, then, that young man whom my friend the Count of Monte Cristo has received into his house, and who is going to marry Mademoiselle Danglars?” “Exactly.”
Ch. 82 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]]
“By Heaven!” cried Caderousse, drawing from his waistcoat an open knife, and striking the count in the breast, “you shall disclose nothing, reverend sir!” To Caderousse’s great astonishment, the knife, instead of piercing the count’s breast, flew back blunted. At the same moment the count seized with his left hand the assassin’s wrist, and wrung it with such strength that the knife fell from his stiffened fingers, and Caderousse uttered a cry of pain. But the count, disregarding his cry, continued to wring the bandit’s wrist, until, his arm being dislocated, he fell first on his knees, then flat on the floor.
Ch. 82 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]]
Caderousse Edmond Dantès Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti
Caderousse, awed by the superior power of the abbé, sat down and wrote: “Sir,—The man whom you are receiving at your house, and to whom you intend to marry your daughter, is a felon who escaped with me from confinement at Toulon. He was No. 59, and I No. 58. He was called Benedetto, but he is ignorant of his real name, having never known his parents.” “Sign it!” continued the count. “But would you ruin me?” “If I sought your ruin, fool, I should drag you to the first guard-house; besides, when that note is delivered, in all probability you will have no more to fear. Sign it, then!” Caderousse signed it.
Ch. 82 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]] · The clock of the Invalides struck one
Before he could defend himself that arm struck him so violently in the back that he let go the ladder, crying, “Help!” A second blow struck him almost immediately in the side, and he fell, calling, “Help, murder!” Then, as he rolled on the ground, his adversary seized him by the hair, and struck him a third blow in the chest. This time Caderousse endeavored to call again, but he could only utter a groan, and he shuddered as the blood flowed from his three wounds.
Ch. 83
“Against whom?” “Against my murderer.” “Did you recognize him?” “Yes; it was Benedetto.”
Ch. 83
“I die, murdered by the Corsican Benedetto, my comrade in the galleys at Toulon, No. 59.” “Quick, quick!” said Caderousse, “or I shall be unable to sign it.” Monte Cristo gave the pen to Caderousse, who collected all his strength, signed it, and fell back on his bed, saying: “You will relate all the rest, reverend sir; you will say he calls himself Andrea Cavalcanti. He lodges at the Hôtel des Princes. Oh, I am dying!”
Ch. 83
“I am neither the Abbé Busoni nor Lord Wilmore,” said Monte Cristo; “think again,—do you not recollect me?” There was a magic effect in the count’s words, which once more revived the exhausted powers of the miserable man. “Yes, indeed,” said he; “I think I have seen you and known you formerly.” “Yes, Caderousse, you have seen me; you knew me once.”
Ch. 83
“Oh, my God, my God!” said he, “pardon me for having denied thee; thou dost exist, thou art indeed man’s father in heaven, and his judge on earth. My God, my Lord, I have long despised thee! Pardon me, my God; receive me, Oh, my Lord!” Caderousse sighed deeply, and fell back with a groan. The blood no longer flowed from his wounds. He was dead.
Ch. 84 · 📍 [[Yanina]] · One morning
Beauchamp Albert de Morcerf Fernand Mondego Ali Tepelini
Albert opened the paper, it was an attestation of four notable inhabitants of Yanina, proving that Colonel Fernand Mondego, in the service of Ali Tepelini, had surrendered the castle for two million crowns.
Ch. 84 · One morning
Albert seized them with a convulsive hand, tore them in pieces, and trembling lest the least vestige should escape and one day appear to confront him, he approached the wax-light, always kept burning for cigars, and burned every fragment.
Ch. 84 · One morning
Albert de Morcerf Eugénie Danglars
“No.” said Albert, “the engagement is broken off.”
Ch. 85 · 📍 [[Paris]]
Andrea Cavalcanti Eugénie Danglars
Certainly! do you come from the end of the world? said Monte Cristo; you, a journalist, the husband of renown? It is the talk of all Paris.
Ch. 85 · 📍 [[Yanina]] · two days after Albert’s departure for Normandy
The French officer in the service of Ali Pasha of Yanina alluded to three weeks since in l’Impartial, who not only surrendered the castle of Yanina, but sold his benefactor to the Turks, styled himself truly at that time Fernand, as our esteemed contemporary states; but he has since added to his Christian name a title of nobility and a family name.
Ch. 85 · 📍 [[Paris]]
Yes, my mother,” said Albert, “I will return, and woe to the infamous wretch! But first of all I must get there.
Ch. 86 · Two days previously
Two days previously, the article had appeared in another paper besides _ l’Impartial_, and, what was more serious, one that was well known as a government paper.
Ch. 86 · 📍 [[House of Peers]] · the same day
The president put it to the vote, and it was decided that the investigation should take place.
Ch. 86 · 📍 [[committee-room]] · that evening
A committee of twelve members was chosen to examine the proofs brought forward by Morcerf.
Ch. 86 · 📍 [[committee-room]]
‘I am Haydée, the daughter of Ali Tepelini, pasha of Yanina, and of Vasiliki, his beloved wife.’
Ch. 86 · 📍 [[committee-room]]
‘You do not know me?’ said she. ‘Well, I fortunately recognize you! You are Fernand Mondego, the French officer who led the troops of my noble father!’
Ch. 86 · 📍 [[committee-room]]
‘Yes,’ replied all the members of the committee of inquiry with a unanimous voice.
Ch. 87
“Be it so,” said Beauchamp; “if you must have me descend to earth, I submit; and if you will seek your enemy, I will assist you
Ch. 87 · 📍 [[the banker’s mansion]]
Albert de Morcerf Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti
“I mean,” said Albert, drawing near, and without apparently noticing Cavalcanti, who stood with his back towards the fireplace—“I mean to propose a meeting in some retired corner where no one will interrupt us for ten minutes; that will be sufficient—where two men having met, one of them will remain on the ground.”
Ch. 87 · 📍 [[the banker’s mansion]]
Danglars Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
“No other than your friend, Monte Cristo.”
Ch. 88 · 📍 [[Opera]] · that evening
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
“Sir,” said he in a solemn tone, “I consider your glove thrown, and will return it to you wrapped around a bullet.
Ch. 88 · 📍 [[Opera]]
Haydée Ali Tepelini Edmond Dantès
“It was through Haydée that the Chamber was informed of his father’s treason.”
Ch. 88 · 📍 [[Bois de Vincennes]] · tomorrow
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès Beauchamp
“Pistols, then, at eight o’clock, in the Bois de Vincennes,” said Beauchamp, quite disconcerted
Ch. 88 · before ten o’clock tomorrow morning
Edmond Dantès Albert de Morcerf
“As certainly, Maximilian, as I now press your hand, I shall kill him before ten o’clock tomorrow morning.”
Ch. 88 · that evening
Mercédès called a confidential servant, and ordered him to follow Albert wherever he should go that evening, and to come and tell her immediately what he observed.
Ch. 89 · 📍 [[La Réserve]] · the day before I was to marry you
Edmond Dantès Danglars Fernand Mondego
I was arrested and became a prisoner because, under the arbor of La Réserve, the day before I was to marry you, a man named Danglars wrote this letter, which the fisherman Fernand himself posted.
Ch. 89 · 📍 [[Château d’If]] · for fourteen years
You do not know that I remained for fourteen years within a quarter of a league of you, in a dungeon in the Château d’If.
Ch. 89
“What do you ask of me?” said he,—“your son’s life? Well, he shall live!”
Ch. 89
“It will take place,” said Monte Cristo, in a most solemn tone; “but instead of your son’s blood to stain the ground, mine will flow.”
Ch. 90 · at such an hour
and, taking the paper, she tore it in four pieces, and threw it into the middle of the room.
Ch. 90
Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel M. Morrel Haydée Ali Tepelini
I bequeath to Maximilian Morrel, captain of Spahis,—and son of my former patron, Pierre Morrel, shipowner at Marseilles,—the sum of twenty millions
Ch. 90 · at eight o’clock
Edmond Dantès Albert de Morcerf
As the clock struck eight they drove up to the place of meeting.
Ch. 90
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès Fernand Mondego Ali Tepelini
I say, and proclaim it publicly, that you were justified in revenging yourself on my father, and I, his son, thank you for not using greater severity.
Ch. 90
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
M. de Monte Cristo receives my apology. I had acted hastily towards him.
Chapters 91–98
Ch. 91 · this morning
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
You will say I apologized to the Count of Monte Cristo. Go.
Ch. 91 · 📍 [[Rue du Helder]]
No, mother; from this moment I have done with the past, and accept nothing from it—not even a name
Ch. 91 · 📍 [[Rue du Helder]]
I also,” replied Mercédès, “am going, and I acknowledge I had depended on your accompanying me; have I deceived myself?
Ch. 91
I accept it,” said she; “he has a right to pay the dowry, which I shall take with me to some convent!
Ch. 91 · 📍 [[Rue du Helder]]
Putting the letter in her bosom, she took her son’s arm, and with a firmer step than she even herself expected she went downstairs.
Ch. 92 · this morning
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
I explained nothing, and it is he who apologized to me.
Ch. 92 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]]
Until one of us dies,” repeated Monte Cristo, moving his head slightly up and down.
Ch. 92 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]]
For, notwithstanding all my sorrows and my tortures, I show you today a face which the happiness of revenge makes young again—a face you must often have seen in your dreams since your marriage with Mercédès, my betrothed!”
Ch. 92
Mercédès Albert de Morcerf Fernand Mondego
Courage, mother! Come, this is no longer our home!”
Ch. 92 · at the very moment when the wheels of that coach crossed the gateway
And at the very moment when the wheels of that coach crossed the gateway a report was heard, and a thick smoke escaped through one of the panes of the window, which was broken by the explosion.
Ch. 93 · 📍 [[Madame de Villefort’s room]]
Eugénie Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti Madame Danglars
My dear friend,” said the baroness, while the two young people were shaking hands, “I and Eugénie are come to be the first to announce to you the approaching marriage of my daughter with Prince Cavalcanti.
Ch. 93 · 📍 [[Madame de Villefort’s room]]
Eugénie Danglars Albert de Morcerf
I ought to be thankful to Providence for having released me from my engagement with M. Albert de Morcerf, or I should this day have been the wife of a dishonored man.
Ch. 93 · 📍 [[the Opera]] · yesterday
Albert de Morcerf Edmond Dantès
It appears that after having challenged M. de Monte Cristo at the Opera yesterday, he apologized on the ground today.
Ch. 93 · 📍 [[Villefort’s]] · every morning
When I say one spoonful, I began by one—now I take four.
Ch. 93 · 📍 [[Villefort’s]]
Valentine Maximilian Morrel M. Noirtier
She burst into a forced and melancholy laugh, her arms stiffened and twisted, her head fell back on her chair, and she remained motionless.
Ch. 94 · at this moment
Maximilian Morrel Valentine Edmond Dantès
I love most fondly—I love madly—I love as a man who would give his life-blood to spare her a tear—I love Valentine de Villefort, who is being murdered at this moment!
Ch. 94
M. Noirtier Valentine M. d’Avrigny
And by accustoming her to that poison, you have endeavored to neutralize the effect of a similar poison? Noirtier’s joy continued. “And you have succeeded,” exclaimed d’Avrigny.
Ch. 94 · this time, at any rate
Valentine M. d’Avrigny M. Noirtier
The dose has been excessive, but she has only been shaken by it; and this time, at any rate, Valentine will not die.
Ch. 95 · 📍 [[gilded drawing-room]] · about ten o’clock in the morning
I will not marry count Andrea Cavalcanti.
Ch. 95 · 📍 [[gilded drawing-room]] · about ten o’clock in the morning
“Ruined?” said she. “Exactly, my daughter; that is precisely what I mean,” said Danglars, almost digging his nails into his breast, while he preserved on his harsh features the smile of the heartless though clever man; “ruined—yes, that is it.”
Ch. 95 · 📍 [[gilded drawing-room]] · about ten o’clock in the morning
Danglars Eugénie Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti
“M. Cavalcanti,” continued Danglars, “is about to marry you, and will place in my hands his fortune, amounting to three million livres.”
Ch. 95 · 📍 [[gilded drawing-room]] · about ten o’clock in the morning
Eugénie Danglars Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti
“Then, as I said before, sir,—very well; I am ready to marry M. Cavalcanti.”
Ch. 95 · 📍 [[gilded drawing-room]] · about ten o’clock in the morning
Danglars Eugénie Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti
“Then,” said he, “you are ready to pay the official visits, which are absolutely indispensable?” “Yes,” replied Eugénie. “And to sign the contract in three days?” “Yes.” “Then, in my turn, I also say, very well!”
Ch. 96
Edmond Dantès Andrea Cavalcanti
“Then you refuse me?” “Decidedly; and were you my son or my brother I would refuse you in the same way.”
Ch. 96 · at nine
Danglars Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti
The baron took the pen and signed, then the representative.
Ch. 96 · today
Edmond Dantès Caderousse Danglars
“Well, this waistcoat was discovered today, covered with blood, and with a hole over the heart.” The ladies screamed, and two or three prepared to faint. “It was brought to me. No one could guess what the dirty rag could be; I alone suspected that it was the waistcoat of the murdered man. My valet, in examining this mournful relic, felt a paper in the pocket and drew it out; it was a letter addressed to you, baron.”
Ch. 96
Andrea Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès
Andrea looked steadily at Monte Cristo and disappeared in the second drawing-room.
Ch. 96 · at the same instant
“A galley-slave, escaped from confinement at Toulon.” “And what crime has he committed?” “He is accused,” said the commissary with his inflexible voice, “of having assassinated the man named Caderousse, his former companion in prison, at the moment he was making his escape from the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.”
Ch. 97 · this evening
Eugénie Danglars Andrea Cavalcanti
This evening’s adventure will serve for my excuse.
Ch. 97 · two days after
Edmond Dantès Eugénie Danglars
he perfectly understood them, and undertook to procure for me a man’s passport, and two days after I received this
Ch. 97
Eugénie Danglars Louise d’Armilly
And the two young girls began to heap into a trunk all the things they thought they should require.
Ch. 97
Eugénie Danglars Louise d’Armilly
Then she grasped the front hair, which she also cut off, without expressing the least regret
Ch. 97 · 📍 [[Barrière Saint-Martin]] · A quarter of an hour afterwards
Eugénie Danglars Louise d’Armilly
A quarter of an hour afterwards the postilion, having been put in the right road, passed with a crack of his whip through the gateway of the Barrière Saint-Martin.
Ch. 98
Andrea proved himself not only to be clever and intelligent, but also provident, for he helped himself to the most valuable of the ornaments before him.
Ch. 98 · 📍 [[Chapelle-en-Serval]]
Andrea gave the innkeeper twenty francs, and in taking them from his pocket dropped a visiting card.
Ch. 98 · At daybreak
At daybreak, the telegraphs were set at work in all directions, and almost immediately the authorities in every district had exerted their utmost endeavors to arrest the murderer of Caderousse.
Ch. 98 · 📍 [[Bell and Bottle]] · About seven in the morning
slipping into the chimney like a man accustomed to that kind of gymnastic exercise, after replacing the chimney-board
Ch. 98 · 📍 [[Bell and Bottle]]
Andrea Cavalcanti Eugénie Danglars Louise d’Armilly
“Andrea, the murderer!” cried one of the ladies. “Eugénie! Mademoiselle Danglars!” exclaimed Andrea, stupefied.
Ch. 98 · 📍 [[Bell and Bottle]]
“Come, come,” said Andrea, “sheathe your sword, my fine fellow; there is no occasion to make such a fuss, since I give myself up;” and he held out his hands to be manacled.
Ch. 98 · 📍 [[Brussels]] · The next day
Eugénie Danglars Louise d’Armilly
The next day they stopped at the Hôtel de Flandre, at Brussels.
Ch. 98 · 📍 [[Conciergerie]] · The same evening
The same evening Andrea was incarcerated in the Conciergerie.
Chapters 99–106
Ch. 99
Eugénie Danglars Louise d’Armilly
We have seen how quietly Mademoiselle Danglars and Mademoiselle d’Armilly accomplished their transformation and flight;
Ch. 99
M. de Villefort Andrea Cavalcanti
Impostor, indeed!—M. Andrea Cavalcanti, or rather M. Benedetto, is nothing more nor less than an assassin!
Ch. 99 · 📍 [[Compiègne]]
“Arrested!” he exclaimed; “he was taken at Compiègne, and all is over.”
Ch. 100 · during the last four nights
when the latter appeared dangerous to me, I entered, as I have now done, and substituted, in the place of the poison, a healthful draught; which, instead of producing the death intended, caused life to circulate in your veins.
Ch. 100
Your grandfather knows, then, that a poisoner lives here; perhaps he even suspects the person.
Ch. 100 · during the last month
M. Noirtier Valentine Edmond Dantès
He has been fortifying you, his beloved child, against the fatal effects of the poison, which has failed because your system was already impregnated with it.
Ch. 100 · for four days
Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel Valentine
He told me your life was his, and I have promised him that you shall live.
Ch. 101
She saw a woman in a white dressing-gown pouring a liquor from a phial into her glass. During this short time Valentine must have held her breath, or moved in some slight degree, for the woman, disturbed, stopped and leaned over the bed, in order the better to ascertain whether Valentine slept: it was Madame de Villefort.
Ch. 101
Edmond Dantès Valentine M. Noirtier M. de Saint-Méran Madame de Saint-Méran M. de Villefort Edward
Certainly; and that is why M. and Madame de Saint-Méran have died; that is why M. Noirtier was sentenced the day he made you his heir; that is why you, in your turn, are to die—it is because your father would inherit your property, and your brother, his only son succeed to his.
Ch. 101
Valentine carried the pastille to her mouth, and swallowed it. “And now, my dear child, adieu for the present. I will try and gain a little sleep, for you are saved.” “Go,” said Valentine, “whatever happens, I promise you not to fear.” Monte Cristo for some time kept his eyes fixed on the young girl, who gradually fell asleep, yielding to the effects of the narcotic the count had given her.
Ch. 101
Then he took the glass, emptied three parts of the contents in the fireplace, that it might be supposed Valentine had taken it, and replaced it on the table; then he disappeared
Ch. 102 · the clock striking eight
Valentine M. d’Avrigny M. de Villefort
“I say that Valentine is dead!” replied d’Avrigny, in a voice terrible in its solemn calmness.
Ch. 102
M. d’Avrigny Valentine Madame de Villefort
“Ah,” he exclaimed, “it is no longer brucine that is used; let me see what it is!”
Ch. 102 · At the usual time
Maximilian Morrel M. Noirtier Valentine
“Valentine?” “Yes, yes,” signed Noirtier.
Ch. 103
“Tell them,” said Morrel in a hoarse voice, “tell them that I am her betrothed. Tell them she was my beloved, my noble girl, my only blessing in the world.”
Ch. 103
“Do you know the assassin?” asked Morrel. “Yes,” replied Noirtier.
Ch. 103 · within three days
M. Noirtier M. de Villefort Maximilian Morrel M. d’Avrigny
“My father has revealed the culprit’s name; my father thirsts for revenge as much as you do, yet even he conjures you as I do to keep this secret.”
Ch. 103
M. de Villefort M. Noirtier M. d’Avrigny
“Swear, then,” said Villefort, joining the hands of Morrel and d’Avrigny, “swear that you will spare the honor of my house, and leave me to avenge my child.”
Ch. 104 · During the night
During the night the undertakers had executed their melancholy office, and wrapped the corpse in the winding-sheet
Ch. 104 · during these two days and nights
M. de Villefort Andrea Cavalcanti
I have filled those papers, and have made out the accusation against the assassin Benedetto.
Ch. 104 · yesterday
Mercédès Albert de Morcerf Fernand Mondego
They gave all their fortune to the hospitals.
Ch. 104 · that day
Received of Baron Danglars the sum of five million one hundred thousand francs, to be repaid on demand by the house of Thomson & French of Rome.
Ch. 104 · The day after the event
The day after the event, she decided on leaving Paris with a nun of her acquaintance; they are gone to seek a very strict convent in Italy or Spain.
Ch. 105 · 📍 [[Père-Lachaise]]
The pompous procession therefore wended its way towards Père-Lachaise from the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Ch. 105 · 📍 [[Rue Meslay]]
Maximilian Morrel Edmond Dantès
“And I again repeat, you shall not commit suicide.” “Prevent me, then!” replied Morrel, with another struggle, which, like the first, failed in releasing him from the count’s iron grasp. “I will prevent you.”
Ch. 105 · 📍 [[Rue Meslay]]
Maximilian Morrel Edmond Dantès
Because I am he who saved your father’s life when he wished to destroy himself, as you do today—because I am the man who sent the purse to your young sister, and the Pharaon to old Morrel—because I am the Edmond Dantès who nursed you, a child, on my knees.
Ch. 105 · 📍 [[Rue Meslay]] · In a month
Maximilian Morrel Edmond Dantès
“In a month you will find on the table, at which we shall be then sitting, good pistols and a delicious draught; but, on the other hand, you must promise me not to attempt your life before that time.” “Oh, I also swear it!”
Ch. 105 · 📍 [[Rue Meslay]] · last night
“She departed last night.” “To leave you?” “To wait for me.”
Ch. 105 · 📍 [[Rue Meslay]] · in a week
“You have guessed rightly, madame,” replied Monte Cristo, smiling; “in a week I shall have left this country, where so many persons who merit the vengeance of Heaven lived happily, while my father perished of hunger and grief.”
Ch. 106 · 📍 [[barrier of Charenton]] · last night
at ten o’clock at night his horses took him to the barrier of Charenton; there a post-chaise was waiting for him—he entered it with his valet de chambre, saying that he was going to Fontainebleau.
Ch. 106 · 📍 [[Rue Saint-Germain-des-Prés]]
There is your money,—half in bank-notes, the other half in checks payable to bearer.
Ch. 106 · 📍 [[Rue Saint-Germain-des-Prés]]
Madame Danglars ... ran downstairs, disdaining to address a last farewell to one who could thus part from her.
Ch. 106 · 📍 [[Africa]] · yesterday
I yesterday engaged myself as substitute in the Spahis
Ch. 106 · 📍 [[Marseilles]]
it is decided that you are to live at Marseilles, and that I am to leave for Africa
Ch. 106 · 📍 [[Boulevard de la Madeleine]] · that same night
But that same night, he found himself the possessor of a fine house, situated on the Boulevard de la Madeleine, and an income of 50,000 livres.
Ch. 106 · The next day
Madame de Morcerf, after having affectionately embraced her son, entered the coupé of the diligence, which closed upon her.
Chapters 107–115
Ch. 107 · 📍 [[Lions’ Den]]
It was a Masonic sign Caderousse had taught him. He was immediately recognized as one of them; the handkerchief was thrown down
Ch. 107 · 📍 [[visitors’ room]]
“An order to conduct you to a room, and to leave you there to talk to me.”
Ch. 107 · 📍 [[Champs-Élysées]]
Andrea Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès
“Well, in the Champs-Élysées there resides a very rich gentleman.” “At whose house you robbed and murdered, did you not?” “I believe I did.” “The Count of Monte Cristo?”
Ch. 107
“Excuse me, sir, but the examining magistrate is waiting for the prisoner.”
Ch. 108 · The next day, Monday
M. de Villefort Andrea Cavalcanti
The case was therefore prepared owing to the incessant labor of Villefort, who wished it to be the first on the list in the coming assizes.
Ch. 108
M. de Villefort Madame de Villefort
if, on my return, justice has not been satisfied, I will denounce you with my own mouth, and arrest you with my own hands!
Ch. 108 · 📍 [[the conciergerie]] · tonight
M. de Villefort Madame de Villefort
If I find you alive on my return, you shall sleep tonight in the conciergerie.
Ch. 109 · 📍 [[Palais]]
they all determined to spare no trouble in endeavoring to witness the trial of M. Benedetto for the murder of his comrade in chains.
Ch. 109 · 📍 [[M. de Villefort’s]] · yesterday
Edward M. de Saint-Méran Madame de Saint-Méran Barrois Valentine
It appears the dear child has obtained possession of a bottle containing some drug, which he every now and then uses against those who have displeased him.
Ch. 109
Edmond Dantès Andrea Cavalcanti M. Cavalcanti
he has been the dupe of the Cavalcanti, who, it appears, presented themselves to him with false letters of credit, and cheated him out of 100,000 francs upon the hypothesis of this principality.
Ch. 109 · 📍 [[Count of Monte Cristo’s house]]
Caderousse Andrea Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès
You know that it was in leaving his house that M. de Caderousse was murdered by his friend Benedetto.
Ch. 109 · 📍 [[Count of Monte Cristo’s house]]
Caderousse Andrea Cavalcanti Edmond Dantès
You know that the famous waistcoat was found in his house, containing the letter which stopped the signature of the marriage-contract.
Ch. 110
Andrea Cavalcanti M. de Villefort
Now I repeat, my father is named M. de Villefort, and I am ready to prove it.
Ch. 110
The man carried me to the foundling asylum, where I was registered under the number 37.
Ch. 110 · from this hour
M. de Villefort Andrea Cavalcanti
I acknowledge myself guilty of all the young man has brought against me, and from this hour hold myself under the authority of the procureur who will succeed me.
Ch. 110 · next session
Andrea Cavalcanti M. de Villefort
The sitting is adjourned, gentlemen,” said the president; “fresh inquiries will be made, and the case will be tried next session by another magistrate.
Ch. 111
he felt the stiffened limbs; he pressed his hand upon the heart, but it no longer beat,—the child was dead.
Ch. 111
then uttering a loud cry followed by a burst of laughter, he rushed down the stairs.
Ch. 111 · 📍 [[Paris]] · The next day
Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel Baptistin
The next day they indeed left, accompanied only by Baptistin.
Ch. 112 · 📍 [[Paris]]
“I am ready,” said Maximilian; “I came expressly to wish them farewell.”
Ch. 112
Ali made a sign in the affirmative. “And have you placed the letter before him, as I ordered you to do?” The slave respectfully signalized that he had. “And what did he say, or rather do?” Ali placed himself in the light, so that his master might see him distinctly, and then imitating in his intelligent manner the countenance of the old man, he closed his eyes, as Noirtier was in the custom of doing when saying “Yes.” “Good; he accepts,” said Monte Cristo.
Ch. 112 · 📍 [[Marseilles]]
“Oh, heavens!” exclaimed Morrel, “I do not deceive myself—that young man who is waving his hat, that youth in the uniform of a lieutenant, is Albert de Morcerf!”
Ch. 112 · 📍 [[Marseilles]]
“To say that I shall live here, like the Mercédès of other times, gaining my bread by labor, would not be true, nor would you believe me. I have no longer the strength to do anything but to spend my days in prayer.”
Ch. 112 · 📍 [[Marseilles]]
“However, I shall have no occasion to work, for the little sum of money buried by you, and which I found in the place you mentioned, will be sufficient to maintain me.”
Ch. 112
“I perceive what you are intending to propose to me; but I cannot accept it, Edmond—my son would not permit it.”
Ch. 113 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
The young man was thrown from the top of the rock; the corpse was found on the bed next day
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she was faithless, and had married one of the persecutors of her betrothed.
Ch. 113 · 📍 [[Château d’If]]
“Ah,” he exclaimed, “here is my answer. Thanks, father, thanks.”
Ch. 113 · 📍 [[Island of Monte Cristo]] · On the 5th of October
Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel
“You have my promise,” he said, after a minute’s pause, extending his hand to Monte Cristo.
Ch. 113 · Immediately
Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel
“Immediately; the steamer waits, and in an hour I shall be far from you.
Ch. 114 · 📍 [[Via dei Banchi]]
“On the receipt of the Count of Monte Cristo?” “Why, how came you to be so well acquainted with all this?” “I told you we were informed beforehand.” “Then why do you apply to me?” “That I may be sure I have the right man.” “Yes, it is indeed he. Five millions—a pretty sum, eh, Peppino?”
Ch. 114 · 📍 [[catacombs of St. Sebastian]]
A bolt grated and Danglars was a prisoner. If there had been no bolt, it would have been impossible for him to pass through the midst of the garrison who held the catacombs of St. Sebastian, encamped round a master whom our readers must have recognized as the famous Luigi Vampa.
Ch. 115
“Yes, yes,” he murmured, “I am in the hands of the brigands of whom Albert de Morcerf spoke.”
Chapters 116–117
Ch. 116 · after two days
His resolution not to sign lasted two days, after which he offered a million for some food. They sent him a magnificent supper, and took his million.
Ch. 116 · At the end of twelve days
At the end of twelve days, after having made a splendid dinner, he reckoned his accounts, and found that he had only 50,000 francs left.
Ch. 116 · On the fifth day
“Then I forgive you,” said the man, dropping his cloak, and advancing to the light.
Ch. 116
Danglars Edmond Dantès Luigi Vampa
“Rise,” said the count, “your life is safe; the same good fortune has not happened to your accomplices—one is mad, the other dead. Keep the 50,000 francs you have left—I give them to you. The 5,000,000 you stole from the hospitals has been restored to them by an unknown hand. And now eat and drink; I will entertain you tonight. Vampa, when this man is satisfied, let him be free.”
Ch. 116 · that night
According to the count’s directions, Danglars was waited on by Vampa, who brought him the best wine and fruits of Italy; then, having conducted him to the road, and pointed to the post-chaise, left him leaning against a tree.
Ch. 117 · today
Maximilian Morrel Edmond Dantès
And slowly, though without any hesitation, only waiting to press the count’s hand fervently, he swallowed the mysterious substance offered by Monte Cristo.
Ch. 117
Edmond Dantès Valentine Maximilian Morrel
He is calling you,” said the count; “he to whom you have confided your destiny—he from whom death would have separated you, calls you to him. Happily, I vanquished death.
Ch. 117
Because tomorrow, Haydée, you will be free; you will then assume your proper position in society, for I will not allow my destiny to overshadow yours. Daughter of a prince, I restore to you the riches and name of your father.
Ch. 117
Oh, yes,” she cried, “I do love you! I love you as one loves a father, brother, husband! I love you as my life, for you are the best, the noblest of created beings!
Ch. 117 · 📍 [[Leghorn]] · The next morning at daybreak
Edmond Dantès Maximilian Morrel Valentine Jacopo M. Noirtier Edmond Dantès M. Morrel
There is a felucca for you at anchor. Jacopo will carry you to Leghorn, where Monsieur Noirtier awaits his granddaughter, whom he wishes to bless before you lead her to the altar. All that is in this grotto, my friend, my house in the Champs-Élysées, and my château at Tréport, are the marriage gifts bestowed by Edmond Dantès upon the son of his old master, Morrel.
Ch. 117 · The next morning at daybreak
Mademoiselle de Villefort will share them with you; for I entreat her to give to the poor the immense fortune reverting to her from her father, now a madman, and her brother who died last September with his mother.
Ch. 117 · The next morning at daybreak
Edmond Dantès Haydée Maximilian Morrel Valentine
“Gone,” said Morrel; “gone!—adieu, my friend—adieu, my father!”
Ch. 117 · The next morning at daybreak
Edmond Dantès, Count of Monte Cristo.