THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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Franz looked at Gaetano, to see, if possible, what he thought of this proposal. "Ah," replied he, guessing Franz's thought, "I know this merits reflection."
"What should you do in my place?"
"I, who have nothing to lose, I should go."
Franz d'Epinay at the Isle of Monte-Cristo
"You would accept?"
"Yes, were it only out of curiosity."
"There is something very curious about this chief, then?"
"Listen," said Gaetano, lowering his voice, "I do not know if what they say is true " He stopped to look if any one was near.
