The Count of Monte Cristo

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Corsinari in the church of San Paolo del Monte-Cattini; here is the
priest's certificate."

"Yes indeed, there it is truly," said the Italian, looking on with
astonishment.

"And here is Andrea Cavalcanti's baptismal register, given by the curate
of Saravezza."

"All quite correct."

"Take these documents, then; they do not concern me. You will give them
to your son, who will, of course, take great care of them."

"I should think so, indeed! If he were to lose them"--

"Well, and if he were to lose them?" said Monte Cristo.