The Count of Monte Cristo

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silent. The president read:--

"'Mr. President,--I can furnish the committee of inquiry into the
conduct of the Lieutenant-General the Count of Morcerf in Epirus and in
Macedonia with important particulars.'

"The president paused, and the count turned pale. The president looked
at his auditors. 'Proceed,' was heard on all sides. The president
resumed:--

"'I was on the spot at the death of Ali Pasha. I was present during his
last moments. I know what is become of Vasiliki and Haidee. I am at the
command of the committee, and even claim the honor of being heard. I
shall be in the lobby when this note is delivered to you.'

"'And who is this witness, or rather this enemy?' asked the count, in
a tone in which there was a visible alteration. 'We shall know,