The Count of Monte Cristo

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forget your crosses. They still laugh at them in France, and yet always
wear them, for all that."

"Very well, very well," said the major, who was in ecstasy at the
attention paid him by the count.

"Now," said Monte Cristo, "that you have fortified yourself against all
painful excitement, prepare yourself, my dear M. Cavalcanti, to meet
your lost Andrea." Saying which Monte Cristo bowed, and disappeared
behind the tapestry, leaving the major fascinated beyond expression
with the delightful reception which he had received at the hands of the
count.



Chapter 56. Andrea Cavalcanti.