The Count of Monte Cristo

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against nature, that is to say, against God, and sometimes against the
world, that is, against the devil.

     * The Genoese conspirator.

"They do not want my papers," said Monte Cristo, "they want to kill
me; they are no robbers, but assassins. I will not allow the prefect of
police to interfere with my private affairs. I am rich enough, forsooth,
to distribute his authority on this occasion." The count recalled
Baptistin, who had left the room after delivering the letter. "Return to
Paris," said he; "assemble the servants who remain there. I want all my
household at Auteuil."

"But will no one remain in the house, my lord?" asked Baptistin.

"Yes, the porter."