The Count of Monte Cristo

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"In my trunks? I have but one portmanteau."

"I dare say you have nothing else with you. What is the use of boring
one's self with so many things? Besides an old soldier always likes to
march with as little baggage as possible."

"That is just the case--precisely so."

"But you are a man of foresight and prudence, therefore you sent your
luggage on before you. It has arrived at the Hotel des Princes, Rue de
Richelieu. It is there you are to take up your quarters."

"Then, in these trunks"--

"I presume you have given orders to your valet de chambre to put in all
you are likely to need,--your plain clothes and your uniform. On grand
occasions you must wear your uniform; that will look very well. Do not