The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Can you mean it, Valentine?"

"I have long wished it; he is my only remaining friend and we both need
his help,--come."

"Be careful, Valentine," said Morrel, hesitating to comply with the
young girl's wishes; "I now see my error--I acted like a madman in
coming in here. Are you sure you are more reasonable?"

"Yes," said Valentine; "and I have but one scruple,--that of leaving my
dear grandmother's remains, which I had undertaken to watch."

"Valentine," said Morrel, "death is in itself sacred."

"Yes," said Valentine; "besides, it will not be for long." She then
crossed the corridor, and led the way down a narrow staircase to M.
Noirtier's room; Morrel followed her on tiptoe; at the door they found