The Count of Monte Cristo

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horses, get them of Devedeux, and if you purchase a phaeton, go to
Baptiste for it."

"At what hour shall we come?" asked the young man.

"About half-past six."

"We will be with you at that time," said the major. The two Cavalcanti
bowed to the count, and left the house. Monte Cristo went to the window,
and saw them crossing the street, arm in arm. "There go two miscreants;"
said he, "it is a pity they are not really related!"--then, after an
instant of gloomy reflection, "Come, I will go to see the Morrels," said
he; "I think that disgust is even more sickening than hatred."



Chapter 57. In the Lucerne Patch.