The Count of Monte Cristo

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obtaining them, and, as it is, they have cost an enormous price."

"Does the sum you gave for them make the animals less beautiful,"
inquired the count, shrugging his shoulders.

"Nay, if your excellency is satisfied, it is all that I could wish.
Whither does your excellency desire to be driven?"

"To the residence of Baron Danglars, Rue de la Chaussee d'Antin." This
conversation had passed as they stood upon the terrace, from which a
flight of stone steps led to the carriage-drive. As Bertuccio, with
a respectful bow, was moving away, the count called him back. "I have
another commission for you, M. Bertuccio," said he; "I am desirous of
having an estate by the seaside in Normandy--for instance, between Havre
and Boulogne. You see I give you a wide range. It will be absolutely
necessary that the place you may select have a small harbor, creek, or
bay, into which my corvette can enter and remain at anchor. She draws