The Count of Monte Cristo

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broken off without a reason being assigned--yes, it is all from the same
cause."

"Make inquiries, Albert, but do not be angry without reason; make
inquiries, and if it be true"--

"Oh, yes, if it be true," cried the young man, "he shall pay me all I
have suffered."

"Beware, Morcerf, he is already an old man."

"I will respect his age as he has respected the honor of my family; if
my father had offended him, why did he not attack him personally? Oh,
no, he was afraid to encounter him face to face."

"I do not condemn you, Albert; I only restrain you. Act prudently."