The Count of Monte Cristo

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"We will wait, then," said Morrel.

"Yes, we will wait," replied Valentine, who revived at these words;
"there are so many things which may save unhappy beings such as we are."

"I rely on you, Valentine," said Morrel; "all you do will be well
done; only if they disregard your prayers, if your father and Madame de
Saint-Meran insist that M. d'Epinay should be called to-morrow to sign
the contract"--

"Then you have my promise, Maximilian."

"Instead of signing"--

"I will go to you, and we will fly; but from this moment until then, let
us not tempt providence, let us not see each other. It is a miracle, it
is a providence that we have not been discovered. If we were surprised,