The Count of Monte Cristo

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"The police."

"Then the news originated"--

"At the prefect's last night. Paris, you can understand, is astonished
at the sight of such unusual splendor, and the police have made
inquiries."

"Well, well! Nothing more is wanting than to arrest the count as a
vagabond, on the pretext of his being too rich."

"Indeed, that doubtless would have happened if his credentials had not
been so favorable."

"Poor count! And is he aware of the danger he has been in?"

"I think not."