The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Recollect the seven fat and the seven lean kine."

"Or, that the sea should become dry, as in the days of Pharaoh, and even
then my vessels would become caravans."

"So much the better. I congratulate you, my dear M. Danglars," said
Monte Cristo; "I see I was deceived, and that you belong to the class of
second-rate fortunes."

"I think I may aspire to that honor," said Danglars with a smile, which
reminded Monte Cristo of the sickly moons which bad artists are so fond
of daubing into their pictures of ruins. "But, while we are speaking of
business," Danglars added, pleased to find an opportunity of changing
the subject, "tell me what I am to do for M. Cavalcanti."

"Give him money, if he is recommended to you, and the recommendation
seems good."