The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Yes; or in the neighborhood."

"But can we travel forty-eight leagues in eight hours?"

"Easily," said Monte Cristo.

"You are certainly a prodigy; you will soon not only surpass the
railway, which would not be very difficult in France, but even the
telegraph."

"But, viscount, since we cannot perform the journey in less than seven
or eight hours, do not keep me waiting."

"Do not fear, I have little to prepare." Monte Cristo smiled as he
nodded to Albert, then remained a moment absorbed in deep meditation.
But passing his hand across his forehead as if to dispel his revery,
he rang the bell twice and Bertuccio entered. "Bertuccio," said he, "I