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
- 50 Clary nodded and ten minutes later she sat with glowing cheeks and beating heart absorbed in the reading of this interesting novel. She sympathized with Edmond Dantes and Faria, she wept with Mercedes, she hated Villefort, lamented for Madame Danglars, wa
- 49 "Ah--the Zouave Coucou--let him come in!"The Jackal entered and inquiringly looked around--yes, here it was almost as nice as in Africa."Coucou," the count commenced, "I have obtained for you an unlimited furlough."Coucou scr
- 48 "To Algiers? But why am I not allowed to accompany you? You know that with you I am not afraid of any danger, and--"Haydee became suddenly silent. She noticed that her husband's eye, remarkably sorrowful, turned from her and Spero, and bend
- 47 "Gratillet."Monte-Cristo wrote the name in his pocketbook and then said: "If I should happen to find Gratillet, I shall not forget your recommendation.""Thanks beforehand. Gratillet is a curious fellow, and I shall not feel surpri
- 46 "If I am not mistaken, they were Yavaregs.""Tell me what you think of the capture of Abd-el-Kader. Are you now of opinion that Algiers will be pacified?""Oh, no; either early or late there will probably be found another leader who
- 45 "I cannot answer who she was," replied the Zouave; "she could scarcely be persuaded to speak, and only after many cross-questions put to her we found out that she belonged to one of the tribes in the Sahara which we continually pursued. Her
- 44 "Well then, I shall do my best.""Hurrah!--is it not so, I'm allowed to call you commander?""But I have already told you--""Let me only say so, and if you wish to oblige me, call me simply Coucou, and all will be wel
- 43 "What is your pleasure, madame?""Dear friend," was the kind reply of Monte-Cristo, "madame has called you, because I intend to ask you a few questions; I know you love your captain, and therefore--""Well, I do love him,&
- 42 "And, Mamma Caraman, I should like to do the journey on horseback,"added Clary, in a hesitating voice."Still better, dear child--when we reach Ma.r.s.eilles you will be sound in health."Eight days later we find Clary and her companion
- 41 About the year 1843 the Zouave regiment, to which Coucou belonged, made a sortie under General Cavaignac against the Kabyles in Beni Djaad.Among the few who escaped was the Sheik Sidi ben Abed. No one knew where he had disappeared to, and when the call to
- 40 "Special order from the marshal," replied the corporal."Which reached you?" asked the sergeant, distrustfully."Yes; do not consider any longer!" thundered Bartolomeo, coming forward: "I have brought the order myself.&quo
- 39 The corporal disappeared. As soon as the footsteps died away, the major took the cards and stacked them. When the soldier returned with the rum, the major had already taken his place."Ah, that tastes good," he said, after he had taken a deep dra
- 38 Monte-Cris...o...b..wed his head and a tear glistened in his eye.It was in memory of his friend and teacher, the Abbe Faria.Sante-Croce looked wonderingly at the count."You are a G.o.d!" he exclaimed; "forgive the words I spoke before."
- 37 At this moment Bertuccio entered the hall."Well?" asked the count."Count, one of our emissaries has penetrated to the citadel. The Marquis Aslitta is no longer there!""What can that mean? Had he escaped he would have looked for us
- 36 "Nonsense! who is speaking of dying? Think of our rescue. It is not safe to remain here, and the sooner we get out of this hole the better. Where is this cell?""Ah, if I knew that! I have no matches, and, therefore, could not very well fix
- 35 Hastily strapping the dagger to his side, he left the torture chamber.At the door he met the soldiers, who did not recognize him, and saluted him as he pa.s.sed. His thoughts were not regarding his own safety--he desired to rescue Aslitta if possible.CHAP
- 34 But fortune makes rapid strides. Through certain peculiar events Benedetto turned his attention to Bartolomeo and caused a strict watch to be kept upon him, and when on the evening of the 15th of March he saw him vanish from the Casino he realized all.Nig
- 33 "And if the worst should come!" said one, courageously, "I would rather die than hesitate any longer. To arms!""To arms, then!" repeated the Marquis of Sante-Croce, solemnly, "and may G.o.d be with us!""But whe
- 32 Just then the deep tones of a bell were heard, and Monte-Cristo arose."My child," he solemnly said, "whatever your past has been, you have expiated it a thousand times, and you deserve the love of a humane and honest man.""Ah, you
- 31 "Madame, there is a patriot in Milan who is putting his life at stake for the freedom of Italy. He offered his breast to the minions of Radetzky--""You are speaking of the Marquis Aslitta," said Haydee, gently."Yes, of him, and if
- 30 When the hated Austrian uniforms appeared in the brilliantly lighted streets, a threatening noise was uttered by the mob, and the students who surrounded Luciola's carriage threw themselves upon the officers.It was a foolish beginning, for they had n
- 29 "What! La Luciola disdains our advances, and falls in love with this Neapolitan! That is treason.""Then your excellency--""I give you _carte blanche_; bring Aslitta to the citadel, but not before the close of the performance; I wi
- 28 Aslitta turned hurriedly about. A man stood in front of him, whose appearance was very repulsive.Count San Pietro had short, red-brown hair, and one of his eyes was always closed; a deep blue scar, reaching from the eye to the left ear, disfigured his oth
- 27 Without hesitating, the negro laid the sum of 3,000 lire in bank-notes on the window and put the tickets in his pocket. Thereupon he drew his arm under that of the impresario and pointed to the stage."I do not understand," stammered Salvani. &qu
- 26 "My visit seems to be unwelcome to the gentlemen?""Unwelcome?" repeated Salvani. "Signora, what are you thinking of? On the contrary, we were just speaking about you and wis.h.i.+ng you were here.""Flatterer," said
- 25 As if to add strength to his words, Herr von Kirchstein crushed the winegla.s.s he held in his hand, amid the applause of his comrades."Bravo!" they cried.Count Hermann looked proudly about and said: "Only as late as yesterday I had an oppo
- 24 A s.h.i.+ver ran through the wretch, but the dark eyes remained closed."Benedetto," continued Monte-Cristo, sternly, "you have killed your mother. Shame upon you, parricide."This time Benedetto opened his eyes in terror, and in a faint
- 23 "Yes," nodded Ali."Dead?""No," shaking his head."But he is not able to move?"Ali's face lighted up again when he saw he was understood."Haydee," said the count, turning to his wife, "I look upon
- 22 The storm had subsided and the stars shone clear and bright upon the softly rippling sea as a yacht plowed swiftly through the blue waters. A man enveloped in a long cloak leaned with folded arms against the railing and thoughtfully peered into the stream
- 21 "How so? What do you mean? Open your mouth, or--""That time we did not have any branded men on board," said the sailor, firmly."No branded men? Are you mad?""No, captain; but so long as we have these unhappy men on board
- 20 "Now, good-night," said Jacob, putting the empty gla.s.s down and drawing his pistol from his pocket.At the same instant Anselmo sprang forward, and, seizing the pistol, he clutched Madame Danglars under the arm as if she were a child, and ran o
- 19 As Jacob had said, the storm had decreased in intensity. A fine rain poured down, and the poor woman strode on with renewed courage.Suddenly the storm cast a curiously formed thing at the feet of the pedestrians. Jacob picked it up and laughed loudly, as
- 18 "Certainly. The courageous animal has been working to free us for over a month. As you might have noticed, I smeared the floor of our pontoon with grease, in consequence of which our shrewd rat has spent all his spare moments here, and now his busine
- 17 "Benedetto, you blaspheme. Your life is not too dear for me to purchase.""I wish I could earn your love," murmured Benedetto, apparently annihilated; "you gave up a million to rescue me. If you had more money, I am sure you would
- 16 "I will try to be back soon. Adieu."Madame Danglars got into her carriage and drove off in the direction of Toulon.The feelings of the poor woman, who was going to the Bagnio to see Benedetto as she had promised, can be imagined. She had seen al
- 15 "Commit no follies. You look as if you would like to poison every one.""That is what I should like to do. But have no fear, I will be circ.u.mspect.""Which one of you is named Benedetto?" asked the inspector, gruffly, turning
- 14 CHAPTER XIV THE RAT-KING The days at the Bagnio pa.s.sed monotonously. The rat furnished the evening's amus.e.m.e.nt, and in the same degree as Benedetto was excited, Anselmo remained calm and cool. On the evening of the 24th of February, the young m
- 13 "Then Valentine must have been buried alive," muttered Villefort, fixing his eyes upon the physician."And if that were the case?" said D'Avigny solemnly."Then I would say G.o.d has done a miracle to save the innocent," s
- 12 "'But did you not tell me a little while ago that you were of French descent?'"'Yes. Have you forgotten the names of those Frenchmen who fought so gloriously for India's independence? Dupleix, Labourdonnaye and Lally came wit
- 11 "If I could only understand," said the old man meditatively, "how Monsieur de Villefort ever could have such a daughter.""Perhaps Valentine's mother, Mademoiselle de St. Meran, had a n.o.ble nature.""I hardly think
- 10 "Then let me unravel these riddles to you. Valentine de Villefort lives."The old physician swayed from side to side and would have fallen to the ground had not Morrel caught him in his arms. Hot tears rolled over D'Avigny's cheeks, and
- 9 "You are making fun of me," Benedetto gruffly answered. "Did you deceive me when you gave me the letter for Monsieur Magloire?""Do you really think so?""What a question! Do you think Monsieur Magloire could aid us in esc
- 8 "Are you nearly finished with your story, Monsieur Gratillet?" said Beauchamp, thoughtfully."Directly. Just as the door opened through which the convicts have to pa.s.s to leave the courtyard, I noticed among the crowd a.s.sembled to see th
- 7 "That depends. Who is the party?""Our friend, Albert de Morcerf.""That is worth listening to: how is the poor fellow getting along?""Oh, splendidly! He distinguishes himself in every battle, and will one day become a fam
- 6 "Upon my word," whispered Beauchamp to Chateau-Renaud, "Villefort is insane.""Did you notice that Madame Danglars was struggling with a fainting fit?" asked Chateau-Renaud."Ah, bah! Benedetto is a handsome youth, and Mad
- 5 "EDMOND DANTES, Count of Monte-Cristo."Meanwhile the count's vessel departed further and further from the island; a fresh breeze filled the sail and it disappeared from view.Valentine and Maximilian waved a cordial farewell to the traveller
- 4 "Have you anything to say, prisoner?" asked the judge."No, sir, these honest people unfortunately tell the truth," said Benedetto, meekly.A murmur of applause ran round the room. When all was calm again the clerk exclaimed: "Monsi
- 3 "Beauchamp, do you believe in miracles?" asked Chateau-Renaud, suddenly."That depends. Why do you ask?""Well, one of my friends gave me his word of honor that he saw Mademoiselle Valentine in Ma.r.s.eilles.""Before or af
- 2 Listen, and then judge. I was born on the first floor of the house No.28 Rue de la Fontaine, at Auteuil, on the night of the 27th to the 28th of September, 1807. My father, Monsieur de Villefort, told my mother I was dead, wrapped me in a napkin marked H.
- 1 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