The Count of Monte Cristo

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"By the help of his eyes, which are still full of life, and, as you
perceive, possess the power of inflicting mortal injury."

"My dear," said Madame de Villefort, who had just entered the room,
"perhaps you exaggerate the evil."

"Good-morning, madame," said the count, bowing. Madame de Villefort
acknowledged the salutation with one of her most gracious smiles. "What
is this that M. de Villefort has been telling me?" demanded Monte Cristo
"and what incomprehensible misfortune"--

"Incomprehensible is not the word," interrupted the procureur, shrugging
his shoulders. "It is an old man's caprice."

"And is there no means of making him revoke his decision?"

"Yes," said Madame de Villefort; "and it is still entirely in the power