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THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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endure throughout Europe. Greece only had risen against Turkey, and had begun her war of independence; all eyes were turned toward Athens — it was the fashion to pity and support the Greeks. The French Government, without protecting them openly, as you know, tolerated

Fernand Enlists.

partial migrations. Fernand sought and obtained leave to go and serve in Greece, still having his name kept, during his sojourn, in the ranks of the army.

"Some time after, it was stated that the Comte de Morcerf (this was