The Count of Monte Cristo

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Monte Cristo, observing the young man with a gloomy satisfaction; "and
you have done well to conform in everything to the wishes of my friend
Sinbad; for your father is indeed here, and is seeking you."

The count from the moment of first entering the drawing-room, had not
once lost sight of the expression of the young man's countenance; he had
admired the assurance of his look and the firmness of his voice; but at
these words, so natural in themselves, "Your father is indeed here, and
is seeking you," young Andrea started, and exclaimed, "My father? Is my
father here?"

"Most undoubtedly," replied Monte Cristo; "your father, Major Bartolomeo
Cavalcanti." The expression of terror which, for the moment, had
overspread the features of the young man, had now disappeared. "Ah, yes,
that is the name, certainly. Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti. And you really
mean to say; monsieur, that my dear father is here?"