The Count of Monte Cristo

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"And a thousand francs a year."

"Oh, heavens!"

"Come, take them," and Monte Cristo forced the bank-notes into his hand.

"What am I to do?"

"Nothing very difficult."

"But what is it?"

"To repeat these signs." Monte Cristo took a paper from his pocket,
upon which were drawn three signs, with numbers to indicate the order in
which they were to be worked.

"There, you see it will not take long."