The Count of Monte Cristo

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his future father-in-law, who had of late sustained repeated losses; but
with sublime disinterestedness and confidence the young man refused
to listen, or to express a single doubt to the baron. The baron adored
Count Andrea Cavalcanti: not so Mademoiselle Eugenie Danglars. With an
instinctive hatred of matrimony, she suffered Andrea's attentions
in order to get rid of Morcerf; but when Andrea urged his suit, she
betrayed an entire dislike to him. The baron might possibly have
perceived it, but, attributing it to a caprice, feigned ignorance.

The delay demanded by Beauchamp had nearly expired. Morcerf appreciated
the advice of Monte Cristo to let things die away of their own accord.
No one had taken up the remark about the general, and no one had
recognized in the officer who betrayed the castle of Yanina the noble
count in the House of Peers. Albert, however felt no less insulted; the
few lines which had irritated him were certainly intended as an insult.
Besides, the manner in which Beauchamp had closed the conference left a
bitter recollection in his heart. He cherished the thought of the duel,