The Count of Monte Cristo

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happily so, for instead of the invisible, impalpable agent of celestial
rewards and punishments, I shall find one both palpable and visible,
on whom I shall revenge myself, I assure you, for all I have suffered
during the last month. Now, I repeat, Beauchamp, I wish to return
to human and material existence, and if you are still the friend you
profess to be, help me to discover the hand that struck the blow."

"Be it so," said Beauchamp; "if you must have me descend to earth, I
submit; and if you will seek your enemy, I will assist you, and I
will engage to find him, my honor being almost as deeply interested as
yours."

"Well, then, you understand, Beauchamp, that we begin our search
immediately. Each moment's delay is an eternity for me. The calumniator
is not yet punished, and he may hope that he will not be; but, on my
honor, if he thinks so, he deceives himself."