The Count of Monte Cristo

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or from M. Montalivet, transmitted to the prefect of Bayonne, mystified
by two Greek words, tele, graphein. It is the insect with black claws,
and the awful word which I wish to retain in my imagination in all its
purity and all its importance."

"Go then; for in the course of two hours it will be dark, and you will
not be able to see anything."

"Ma foi, you frighten me. Which is the nearest way? Bayonne?"

"Yes; the road to Bayonne."

"And afterwards the road to Chatillon?"

"Yes."

"By the tower of Montlhery, you mean?"