The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Yesterday morning, it appears, Franz declined the honor."

"Indeed? And is the reason known?"

"No."

"How extraordinary! And how does M. de Villefort bear it?"

"As usual. Like a philosopher." Danglars returned at this moment
alone. "Well," said the baroness, "do you leave M. Cavalcanti with your
daughter?"

"And Mademoiselle d'Armilly," said the banker; "do you consider her no
one?" Then, turning to Monte Cristo, he said, "Prince Cavalcanti is a
charming young man, is he not? But is he really a prince?"

"I will not answer for it," said Monte Cristo. "His father was