The Count of Monte Cristo

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"The messenger did not say."

"And where is the messenger?"

"He went away directly he saw me enter the ball-room to find you."

"Oh," said the countess to Franz, "go with all speed--poor young man!
Perhaps some accident has happened to him."

"I will hasten," replied Franz.

"Shall we see you again to give us any information?" inquired the
countess.

"Yes, if it is not any serious affair, otherwise I cannot answer as to
what I may do myself."