The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Because the rupture or fulfilment of this engagement is connected with
the person of whom we were speaking."

"How?" said Albert, whose brow reddened; "you think M. Danglars"--

"I ask you only how your engagement stands? Pray put no construction
on my words I do not mean they should convey, and give them no undue
weight."

"No." said Albert, "the engagement is broken off."

"Well," said Beauchamp. Then, seeing the young man was about to relapse
into melancholy, "Let us go out, Albert," said he; "a ride in the wood
in the phaeton, or on horseback, will refresh you; we will then return
to breakfast, and you shall attend to your affairs, and I to mine."

"Willingly," said Albert; "but let us walk. I think a little exertion