The Count of Monte Cristo

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"The son of a rich shipbuilder in Malta."

"I know that is the report; but, as you are aware, the police does not
content itself with vague reports."

"However," replied the abbe, with an affable smile, "when that report is
in accordance with the truth, everybody must believe it, the police as
well as all the rest."

"Are you sure of what you assert?"

"What do you mean by that question?"

"Understand, sir, I do not in the least suspect your veracity; I ask if
you are certain of it?"

"I knew his father, M. Zaccone."