The Count of Monte Cristo

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should be silent, you cannot well mistake him; he will enter by this
door. He is a fine young man, of fair complexion--a little too fair,
perhaps--pleasing in manners; but you will see and judge for yourself."

"By the way," said the major, "you know I have only the 2,000 francs
which the Abbe Busoni sent me; this sum I have expended upon travelling
expenses, and"--

"And you want money; that is a matter of course, my dear M. Cavalcanti.
Well, here are 8,000 francs on account."

The major's eyes sparkled brilliantly.

"It is 40,000 francs which I now owe you," said Monte Cristo.

"Does your excellency wish for a receipt?" said the major, at the same
time slipping the money into the inner pocket of his coat.