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Alexandre Dumas: The Count of Monte CristoChapter 88: The Insult.At the banker's door Beauchamp stopped Morcerf. "Listen," said he; "just now I told you it was of M. de Monte Cristo you must demand an explanation." "Yes; and we are going to his house." "Reflect, Morcerf, one moment before you go." "On what shall I reflect?" "On the importance of the step you are taking." "Is it more serious than going to M. Danglars?" "Yes; M. Danglars is a money-lover, and those who love money, you know, think too much of what they risk to be easily induced to fight a duel. The other is, on the contrary, to all appearance a true nobleman; but do you not fear to find him a bully?" "I only fear one thing; namely, to find a man who will not fight." "Do not be alarmed," said Beauchamp; "he will meet you. My only fear is that he will be too strong for you." "My friend," said Morcerf, with a sweet smile, "that is what I wish. The happiest thing that could occur to me, would be to die in my father's stead; that would save us all." "Your mother would die of grief." "My poor mother!" said Albert, passing his hand across his eyes, "I know she would; but better so than die of shame." "Are you quite decided, Albert?" "Yes; let us go." "But do you think we shall find the count at home?" This is page 1084 of 1374. [Mark this Page] Mark any page to add this title to Your Bookshelf. (0 / 10 books on shelf) Buy a copy of The Count of Monte Cristo at Amazon.com
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