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THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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"I thank you gentlemen," said he, "for having complied with my request; I feel extremely grateful for this mark of friendship." Morrel had stepped back as Morcerf approached, and remained at a short distance. And to you, also, M. Morrel, my thanks are due. Come, there cannot be too many."
"Sir," said Maximilian, "you are not perhaps aware that I am M. de Monte-Cristo's friend!"
"I was not sure, but I expected it. So much the better; the more honorable men there are here the better I shall be satisfied."
"M. Morrel," said Château-Renaud, "will you apprise the Count of Monte-Cristo that M. de Morcerf is arrived and we are at his command?"
