The Count of Monte Cristo

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for instance."

"So you recommend"--

"I recommend you to be prudent."

"Then you advise me to go alone to Beauchamp?"

"I do, and I will tell you why. When you wish to obtain some concession
from a man's self-love, you must avoid even the appearance of wishing to
wound it."

"I believe you are right."

"I am glad of it."

"Then I will go alone."