The Count of Monte Cristo

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to sleep."

"Then sleep here, my dear count. The conditions are favorable; what else
was opera invented for?"

"No, thank you. Your orchestra is too noisy. To sleep after the manner
I speak of, absolute calm and silence are necessary, and then a certain
preparation"--

"I know--the famous hashish!"

"Precisely. So, my dear viscount, whenever you wish to be regaled with
music come and sup with me."

"I have already enjoyed that treat when breakfasting with you," said
Morcerf.