The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Whence then will come the help we need--from chance?" resumed Morrel.

"No."

"From you?"

"Yes."

"You thoroughly understand me, sir? Pardon my eagerness, for my life
depends on your answer. Will our help come from you?"

"Yes."

"You are sure of it?"

"Yes." There was so much firmness in the look which gave this answer,
no one could, at any rate, doubt his will, if they did his power. "Oh,