The Son of Monte-Cristo Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the The Son of Monte-Cristo novel. A total of 250 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : The Son of Monte-Cristo.Volume I.by Alexandre Dumas pere.CHAPTER I A MARRIAGE CONTRACT A
The Son of Monte-Cristo.Volume I.by Alexandre Dumas pere.CHAPTER I A MARRIAGE CONTRACT AND ITS END In the month of July of the year 1829, a man created a great sensation in Paris, and even attracted the attention of the lions of society.Where he came from
- 101 "And his friend Velletri to accompany them here--""Velletri? The Italian spy? The tool of the Jesuits, who treacherously betrayed his own countrymen, the Carbonari?" asked Fanfaro, contemptuously."Really, you are telling me something new," replied A
- 102 "Ask rather whom I am looking for?" retorted the inspector.His gaze fell on Arthur, who did not look very attractive with his b.l.o.o.d.y clothes and torn s.h.i.+rt."Who is this tramp?" asked the inspector roughly."The tramp will have you thrown out
- 103 "Then we can explain our perilous position. We will not be likely to tumble into a policeman's house.""Let us hope for the best," replied Girdel.At the same moment a terrific crash was heard and Fanfaro saw his foster-father sink away. Girdel had unc
- 104 CHAPTER XIV LOUISE Louison's crazy mother had pa.s.sed a miserable night. Accustomed to see Louison before going to sleep and hear her gentle voice, and not having her cries answered on this particular evening, the poor woman, who had not been able to mo
- 105 While Montferrand and Talizac were struggling, Robeckal slipped up to the door and winked to Louison. She hurried out and implored Robeckal to bring her out of this miserable house. This was just what the wretch had been waiting for, and hardly five minut
- 106 Rolla let the window fall again and looked impertinently at him."My lord," she said, with a courtesy, "before I open this door you will pay me twenty thousand francs.""Woman, are you mad?""Bah! you would shout so! I said twenty thousand francs, and
- 107 "Monsieur le Marquis," she politely said, "my son desired me to offer you his apologies.""Apology?" repeated Montferrand, coldly, "for the box on the ear he got?""No, my lord, but because he was so intoxicated as to raise the ire of your son. He
- 108 CHAPTER XVIII THE Ca.n.a.l By what miracle had Louison escaped? In his anxiety to make the young girl harmless, Robeckal had given her such a strong dose that the narcotic had just the opposite effect, and before an hour had pa.s.sed, a hammering and beat
- 109 The marquis and his wife looked proudly at the vicomte, who, however, could hardly restrain his disappointment. He did not know what hurt him most, the loss of Louison or the twenty thousand francs, and he railed against himself for being so foolish as to
- 110 "Oh, what a monstrous lie!" exclaimed Fanfaro, beside himself with rage, while Irene de Salves rose upright and with flaming eyes said: "He a murderer? Impossible!""Prudence," whispered Arthur to the young woman, "what I can do for him I will.""S
- 111 "Oh, the door opens now, and Jacques enters! Welcome, my dear child. How handsome you have become. Thank G.o.d, I have you again!""Has she really found Jacques again?" asked Labarre, tremblingly, and turning to Caillette. "Is he living?""Yes, he is
- 112 Irene looked at her in astonishment. Was it possible that Louison did not know her own brother, or had the excitement of the last days crazed her mind?"Won't you tell me who Fanfaro is?" asked Louison, urgently."Don't you really know your own brother
- 113 "Sister," whispered Louison, softly, "why do you wish to conceal something from me which I already know? Tell me what has happened to Fanfaro? I know danger threatens him, and two can bear the heaviest burden easier than one.""Yes, you are right," r
- 114 Marquis, do you think you have the necessary strength to be this man?"Fougereuse had arisen. Excited, flushed with enthusiasm, he looked at Velletri."Yes, I am the man!" he firmly exclaimed, "I will easily overcome every obstacle, conquer every opposi
- 115 "Simon, are you mad?""No, my lord. I will kill Fanfaro!"CHAPTER XXII THE TRIAL Political trials are in all ages similar; and then, as now, the verdict is decided upon long before the proceedings have begun.It was only after Fanfaro had been brought to
- 116 "Madame--I--""What do you mean?" cried the marquise, angrily. "You announce the vicomte and lock the door instead of opening it?""My lord," said the servant, turning to the marquis.The expression of the man's face was such that the n.o.bleman fel
- 117 With a mixture of surprise and horror Pierre looked at the man, who could still think of money and money matters in the presence of his dead son."Why do you not speak?" continued the marquis, mockingly. "You are, no doubt, sorrowful at the death of Fan
- 118 CHAPTER XXIV THE AUTOPSY In a House opposite the court-house, which stood at the corner of a street which has long since disappeared, were two men who were earnestly conversing."Doctor," said one of them, "you guarantee a success?""Have no fear; I ha
- 119 When Girdel and Irene reached the room, the latter sank, sobbing, upon a chair, and "the brave athlete" tried his best to console her."It will be all right," he a.s.sured her; "Fanfaro has swallowed a strong narcotic which makes him appear as if dead
- 120 "She did right. Of what further use was she in the world? Oh, I envy her!"Girdel and Bob.i.+.c.hel waited almost a full hour at the rear entrance of the Hotel Dieu. The athlete finally became impatient. He went inside of the house and asked if the body
- 121 "Come in," cried the young man, eagerly; and two more female forms entered the cottage. One of them was young and strong; the other, old, gray-haired and broken-down, clung to her companion, who almost carried her.They all looked silently at each other;
- 122 "Your path is smooth--no enemy threatens you, and a crowd of friends stand at your side. I have never had a real friend. Those who acted as such were either servants or poor people, and only those who are situated similarly and think alike can understand
- 123 "Downstairs in the dining-room.""Are you going to breakfast alone?""That depends. Perhaps one of my friends may drop in, though I haven't invited any one.""Please ring the bell in case you want to be served," said Coucou, as he left the room.Sper
- 124 "Ah, really, every one does as he pleases," said Gontram. "Do you know I came here to-day to ask a favor of you?""You couldn't do me a greater pleasure," replied Spero, cheerfully; "everything I possess is at your disposal.""I thought so; the ne
- 125 "What about the surprise you were going to give your guests?" asked Carmen, after an uncomfortable pause."I will keep my word," replied the painter, laughing. "Have you ever heard the name of Jane Zild, mademoiselle?""Jane Zild? That wonderful song
- 126 Spero was leaning against a door sunk in thought."Can I introduce the young man to you?" asked Gontram softly of his companion."Who is he?" replied Carmen."The Vicomte of Monte-Cristo!""What? The son of the celebrated count?" asked the young lady,
- 127 "Certainly; but what have we to do with that now? You know that I esteem you--""And you do not think me capable of deceiving or lying to you?""Spero, I do not know you any more," cried Gontram, more and more confused."Have patience, you will soon l
- 128 CHAPTER x.x.xII OLD ACQUAINTANCES Jane Zild lived in a modest room in a small house on the Champs-Elysees.The interior was furnished in the ordinary style of a private house. In the bas.e.m.e.nt was the reception-room, the sitting-room and dining-room.The
- 129 "It is useless," he muttered in a hollow voice, "the day after to-morrow the rent is due, and what then remains to us is not worth speaking about. If I only could begin something, but everywhere my horrible past stares me in the face. I dare not go out
- 130 "That is my business and need not worry you at all. Do you remember the night of the 24th of February, 1839? Yes or no?""Yes," groaned Anselmo."No jeremiads! Do you also remember the vicarage at Beaussuet?""Yes.""Well, a certain person came expre
- 131 "Listen," said Anselmo, "you do not know me. Yes, I was a wretch, a perjurer, worse than any highwayman. But I have suffered, suffered terribly for my sins, and since years it has been my only ambition to lead a blameless life as repentance for my crim
- 132 "Who will guarantee me that he will keep silent? Oh, he was always a wretch--to-morrow at four o'clock we can take the train--we will go to England and from there to America."He paused, and, going to the window, listened. Everything was quiet and Ansel
- 133 "If I were to obey the voice of love," said Gontram, "I would go to her now and say: 'I love you--be mine!'""And why do you hesitate? You love her, do you not?""I suppose so; Carmen is charming. This evening I was at the point of proposing--""W
- 134 Gontram now returned; Spero opened the box and took an instrument from it."Feel if my hand trembles," he said, turning to the painter; "only if that is not the case can I dare to probe for the bullet."Gontram took hold of the white hand. It did not tr
- 135 "Ah, I believe you," stammered the poor child, shuddering; "I shall proceed in advance.""Do so," said Anselmo.The ex-priest followed her, bearing the unconscious woman in his muscular arms, and only gradually did he perceive that his companion was l
- 136 "Where can I look through them?" he asked, uneasily."Oh, come into the kitchen."Anselmo accepted her invitation, and by the flickering light of a tallow candle he unfolded the yellow and withered papers.One of the papers contained a pa.s.sport for the
- 137 An accident revealed to Anselmo that Jane possessed eminent musical talents, and a magnificent contralto voice. He worked, saved and economized to be able to give Jane the best teachers. He removed with the young girl to a German city which possessed a ce
- 138 Larsagny shuddered and his brow contracted."Do not speak of such things; I cannot bear it," he said, with a frown."Why not? Not every one comes to the world as a millionnaire. I, for instance, as a child, have suffered more than once from hunger, and--
- 139 "Yes.""Then listen. I will tell you everything, even though you should laugh at me. Years ago I was travelling in Italy, and as I had a large sum of money in my pocket, I was attacked by robbers. The wretches locked me in a cell and let me starve. One
- 140 "'Directly.'"'And the wine costs?'"'Twenty-five thousand francs per bottle.'"'Swindler! Robber!' I cried, beside myself."'Do not talk so loud, master might hear you.'"'I don't care. Who is your master?'"'Luigi Vampa.'"'Can I speak
- 141 CHAPTER x.x.xVIII RECOLLECTIONS Signor f.a.giano stood in the beautiful parlor, and a malicious smile played about his lips.The banker entered now. The scene in the painter's garden would not vanish from his mind. f.a.giano had approached him then and tr
- 142 "Ah, now I know who you are," said the banker, springing up. "You are Andrea Cavalcanti.""Right," laughed f.a.giano."Now I remember. You put a t.i.tle to your name, played the heir of a great fortune, and entered into near relations with my family.
- 143 "On the contrary I am glad I came. I will take your place and you can sleep a little.""Not for the world," cried Mamma Caraman. "I am not tired at all.""That is very funny; for three days you haven't closed an eye," said the vicomte. "Lie down f
- 144 "When I awoke," she continued, "it was broad daylight. On going over to the bed where the young girl lay, I found, to my surprise, that it was empty. I went to the vicomte's room and told him the girl had disappeared. The vicomte, without saying a wor
- 145 "I do not know her, and my discretion did not permit me to ask her."Gontram, in spite of his impatience, laughed. He knew the janitor to be the most inquisitive person in the world, and judged his discretion accordingly."Monsieur Alain, won't you tell
- 146 "How good you are! Do you love the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo?" she suddenly asked."I love and esteem him. But what makes you speak of the vicomte?""Because danger threatens him, and I want you to warn him.""What is the nature of the danger?" asked G
- 147 "You shall soon find out, but first let us go inside."With these words Fanfaro preceded the others and entered the vestibule.The footman ran to him and anxiously cried: "Monsieur Fanfaro, the vicomte is not at home.""I know it."Turning to Coucou, he
- 148 But the world did not tear, not an atom moved on his account; and deep night settled about Spero. One night as the vicomte was sitting in the room Jane had occupied, buried in thought, he saw the drapery move slowly and a part of the wall glide slowly bac
- 149 "On the banks of the Seine; in a few minutes we will be at the place.""My poor Jane," murmured Spero, "how terrible it is to look for you in this deserted quarter.""Are you afraid?" asked Benedetto mockingly.Spero did not answer the impudent quest
- 150 "Impertinent scoundrels," growled Galoret, and, turning to the gentlemen, he cried in an angry tone of voice: "You b.o.o.bies, have you looked at my uniform long enough?"The gentlemen answered in not very polite tones. Galoret couldn't stand this. On
- 151 "Pretty woman."Carmen had been distinguished in this way, and Larsagny, who felt flattered by it, tried to make the pasha comprehend that she was his daughter."Ah, pretty, pretty," repeated the Mussulman, and the banker, his face light
- 152 Jane still lay motionless in Spero's arms. The vicomte called despairingly for help, but none came.Suddenly it occurred to him that Jane's condition was due to some narcotic, and with a cry of joy he pulled a small crystal vial from his breast p
- 153 "G."Ten knocks."J."Two knocks."B."Twenty knocks."T."Carmen now read the meaning of this: "There is an iron door under the wall decoration."Coucou soon found the secret door.At the end of five minutes Fanfa
- 154 Benedetto looked at them with flaming eye, and mockingly cried: "You are too late! I have killed Monte-Cristo's son!"The next minute he had disappeared, and, while the waves rushed over him, Fanfaro and Gontram rushed toward Spero's bo
- 155 The second in whose way Edmond Dantes had stood was a man named Danglars. An officer on board the Pharaon, he had hoped to obtain the position of captain. Now he had become one of the princ.i.p.al bankers of the capital.The third, Caderousse, an envious t
- 156 The Son of Monte Cristo.by Jules Lermina."The Son of Monte-Cristo" stands at the head of all exciting and absorbing novels. It is the sequel to "The Wife of Monte-Cristo," and the end of the continuation of Alexander Dumas' phenom
- 157 "I had locked the door, but it was almost instantly burst open and Ali Pasha leaped in, followed by several of his crew."Holding my weapon uplifted in my hand, I cried out, in a tone of desperate determination: "'The first scoundrel wh
- 158 The noise of the conflict awoke the Khouans, who sprang up and rushed to their chief.One of them drew a long-bladed knife and was about to stab the prostrate and unconscious boy, but the Sultan restrained him with an impatient gesture."Not here,"
- 159 The Place Notre Dame at Fribourg was crowded with citizens and soldiers.The citizens wore troubled, and talked together in low voices, while the soldiers were noisy and abusive against France.The colossal spire of the Cathedral threw its shadow over this
- 160 But Armand was weak. His friends and family, who had fallen away from him at the time of his marriage, now sought to bring him back. He resisted for a time, but at last went to Versailles. The king received him proudly and said, "Monsieur de Fongereu
- 161 "And his brother was there, too!" he murmured. "Go on, Pierre.""I knew him at once, as I was saying. He is tall, he is strong; his hair is turning gray, and he wears a heavy moustache, and was dressed in peasant costume. He came t
- 162 The Marquis went on speaking in so low a voice that no one but the servant could possibly hear.CHAPTER VI.FRATERNAL THOUGHTS.When the Marquise, her daughter-in-law, and grandson left the salon, a servant attached especially to the service of the Vicomte a
- 163 "And you are right. I beg your pardon for keeping you waiting. I was just telling the children about a battle of the Republic at Valmy.""Take my arm, sir," cried one of the woodcutters. "That wooden leg of yours is not very safe o
- 164 They say that the foreigners are coming this way, and they bid us fly!"Simon went to the door. Francoise had spoken the truth. On all the roads and on all the mountain paths crowds were seen of men, women and children.If the rout of an army is terrib
- 165 Simon laid his hand on his wife's head."Do you know why Simon Fougere wished to make reparation for the crime of the Vicomte de Talizac?""Because Simon Fougere had a loyal and generous heart!""Because," said Simon, in so
- 166 Michel looked at him as if he did not more than half understand, then he muttered, reluctantly: "Well, every man is ent.i.tled to his opinions.""Now that our arrangements are made, we two will go on," said Simon.They walked for some fi
- 167 Lasvene took them in with a simple "yes." They were all very weary.Jacques had done all in his power to protect his little sister, who was not in the least frightened, only curious.The old man shook out some fresh straw, gave them each a great b
- 168 "Mother! Mother!" cried the boy.There was no time to lose. Lasvene lifted him by the collar and dropped him into the dark hole, and closed the cover. Francoise extended her arms to the old man. "Thanks!" she said."We are caught li
- 169 "Yes, my best beloved cousin, Iron Jaws it is; let me give you a good shake of the hand.""Not too hard!" said Schwann, plaintively."You are not glad to see your old friend, then?""Not so; but you are so strong that you h
- 170 And the girl obeyed. The father kissed her tenderly, for the two loved each other very much."Do you mean to stay there forever, Fanfar?" was Gudel's next remark.Fanfar was the person to whom Caillette had addressed her smiles. With a laugh
- 171 "Long enough to earn a few louis?""What do you want done?""I will tell you. If you hate this Gudel I will give you an opportunity to pay off your score, and I will pay you at the same time.""That is nonsense!""
- 172 The dear Madame Ursula was a tall, thin woman, wearing blue gla.s.ses. She was evidently a companion or governess.Irene, in her riding-habit, looked about twenty. Her hair was jet black, and curled over a marble white brow. Her hat, Louis XIII. in shape,
- 173 A new incident now occurred.A post-chaise, drawn by vigorous horses, now dashed into the Square, and drew up before Master Schwann's inn.Before the worthy innkeeper could come down the steps to welcome the new arrival, another person had dashed past
- 174 "And, in addition, I hold relations with persons who condescend to recognize in me a certain ability in the management of confidential matters.""Pshaw! Who are these persons!""I will give you the name of one, sir--Monsieur Franche
- 175 WALK IN, GENTLEMEN!While Gudel and Fanfar were making arrangements for the representation of the evening, while Fongereues and Cyprien exchanged their honest confidences, Robeccal went forth to meet La Roulante.It was this amiable giantess whom Gudel had
- 176 The clown looked after him, and then began to pound his own head until tears came to his eyes."Idiot! Fool!" he muttered. "Will you never learn any sense. Why did you let that rascal see your game? You must warn Fanfar without delay."A
- 177 Caillette uttered a little cry, and would have fallen had not a hand caught her. She turned, and saw it was Irene."Will you give these salts to Monsieur Fanfar?" said Irene."Ah! thanks!" cried Fanfar, without waiting for Caillette to g
- 178 The room into which the Marquis stepped was simply furnished--one corner was curtained off."Please be seated, Monsieur le Vicomte," said Pierre."I am forced to believe, Pierre," answered the Marquis, "that in the nine years that h
- 179 "Then you refuse?""I refuse--the son of Simon de Fongereues is living!""And if he be dead--am I not the sole heir?""I do not know.""You have no right to keep back a will. Once more I ask--will you speak?"&
- 180 The voice came from a man, but how did any man maintain a foothold there? He descended the rock, crying all the time: "Courage! Courage!"Suddenly his hands ceased to clutch the rocks, and he dropped. The water rose to his knees, but tempestuous
- 181 "I must look at that chain," he said, "when Fanfar comes. And where is he? It seems to me that he is gone a long time.""He will be here soon," answered the innkeeper, "unless the inundation has increased.""Is h
- 182 "You have learned something?""Come out with me, I tell you. Do you think I am fool enough to talk under these walls?"As they stepped out on the square they saw Fanfar, but Fanfar did not notice these two shadows. He entered the inn and
- 183 "I wish to thank you, young man," said the Marquis, turning to Fanfar, "for saving my life."Fanfar answered courteously."You were in peril. I only did my duty.""Do not forget that if I can ever serve you, you are to appl
- 184 Bob.i.+.c.hel was wide awake and on his feet. He opened the door for Caillette. Her father was on the bed asleep. Fanfar was asleep, too, sitting in his chair.Fanfar started up. "Caillette!" he exclaimed."Yes--wake my father at once!"&
- 185 "Yes--I have them.""Then let us start at once."Caillette, without the smallest hesitation, sprang on Fanfar's horse."And you, Bob.i.+.c.hel?""Don't be troubled about me!""Hark!" cried Fanfar.They
- 186 "I am thankful to say," exclaimed one of the young men, "that the Carnival is nearly over.""Fernando is right," said one of the two others. "We have been out now for two hours, and we have not had the smallest adventure.
- 187 "I suppose you mean that I can tell you, if I choose. You seem to give me orders.""Suppose we sit down." And the Italian pointed to two chairs which were unoccupied. He seated himself at once."My dear Vicomte," he said, seren
- 188 THE MARQUISE.Forty-eight hours have elapsed since the scenes we have described in the last chapter, and the day is Mardi Gras. Opposite the Cafe Turc, which in 1824 had a European reputation, stood a house of squalid appearance, inhabited, because of the
- 189 "Open the door, I say. My name is Robeccal."The young girl drew a breath of relief, for she was becoming sorely frightened by the pursuit of the Vicomte, and an unusual knock made her feel that it was he. But the voice and the name of Robeccal t
- 190 Fernando wished to oppose this idea, which might disarrange his carefully prepared plans, but the champagne had by this time affected the Vicomte."I say," he persisted, angrily, "I do not see any objection. I for one should like to hear the
- 191 Aube, now quite rea.s.sured, hastened back to his duties below.Francine began a prelude to a simple song, when suddenly she stopped, her guitar slipped from her hands. She saw Frederic de Talizac gliding into the room."Go on, _ma belle_" he said
- 192 "Who speaks of Talizac and de Fongereues?" he asked."Ah! Monsieur Fanfar! heaven has sent you to my a.s.sistance. My establishment is ruined, but that is nothing to the ruin of this poor girl!""What poor girl?" asked Fanfar.
- 193 "And who are these enemies? What may their names be?""Gudel, or Iron Jaws, and a scoundrel named Fanfar.""Indeed! Very good, sir, if you have come to arrest these men, do not let me detain you!"Arthur and Aube exchanged a gla
- 194 "Very good. Now do you take the lead, I will follow."Fanfar was strangely preoccupied. While Gudel talked to him a voice was continually repeating in his ear: "Cinette! Cinette!"Gudel saw that there was something unusual going on in th
- 195 Tears came into the eyes of Fanfar as he spoke. His nerves were thoroughly shaken by the exertions he had made to save Gudel and himself.Bob.i.+.c.hel here lifted himself up."Fanfar," he said, "let me help you!"At these kind words utte
- 196 But the momentary glimmer of reason had in a measure vanished, and when he spoke of Cinette she did not seem to be aware of who the girl was."You must listen to me, mother," said Fanfar, rapidly. "Jacques was not alone in that inn. There wa
- 197 "None of your business! Hand it here."The woman poured out something that looked like wine, and dropped a spoonful between the girl's lips. She had so much difficulty in doing so, that Robeccal took a knife from his pocket, and inserted it
- 198 "Wretches that you are!""Thank you! I don't care for any more of these hard names, if it is all the same to you! And now let me tell you, if you don't hand over this money that the police will be at your heels."At the word po
- 199 "I have received the royal promise, and to-day Talizac will have his commission, and also the order of Saint-Louis."This was an immense joy to Fongereues, and from that moment the monarchist--the Marquis de Montferrand--felt that Talizac, a capt
- 200 La Roulante immediately seized her and pulled her back. Robeccal ran in.The girl struggled until, breathless and exhausted, she was thrown on the floor."Give me that bottle!" said La Roulante.Robeccal understood, as did poor Francine, who resolu