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THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO
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"You removed this stone very carelessly; but I suppose you had no tools to aid you."
"Why," exclaimed Dantés, with astonishment, "do you possess any?"
"I made myself some; and, with the exception of a file, I have all that are necessary—a chisel, pincers, and lever."
"Oh, how I should like to see these products of your industry and patience."
"Well, in the first place, here is my chisel."
So saying, he displayed a sharp, strong blade, with a handle made of beechwood.