The Count of Monte Cristo

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son, whom we also know. The three young people were talking together. On
the entrance of the new-comers, their eyes glanced from father to
son, and then, naturally enough, rested on the latter, whom they began
criticising. "Cavalcanti!" said Debray. "A fine name," said Morrel.

"Yes," said Chateau-Renaud, "these Italians are well named and badly
dressed."

"You are fastidious, Chateau-Renaud," replied Debray; "those clothes are
well cut and quite new."

"That is just what I find fault with. That gentleman appears to be well
dressed for the first time in his life."

"Who are those gentlemen?" asked Danglars of Monte Cristo.

"You heard--Cavalcanti."