The Count of Monte Cristo

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"I speak sufficient Italian to enable me to converse with you, sir,"
said Haidee quietly; "and if you like what is Eastern, I will do my best
to secure the gratification of your tastes while you are here."

"On what subject shall I converse with her?" said Albert, in a low tone
to Monte Cristo.

"Just what you please; you may speak of her country and of her youthful
reminiscences, or if you like it better you can talk of Rome, Naples, or
Florence."

"Oh," said Albert, "it is of no use to be in the company of a Greek if
one converses just in the same style as with a Parisian; let me speak to
her of the East."

"Do so then, for of all themes which you could choose that will be the
most agreeable to her taste." Albert turned towards Haidee. "At what age