The Count of Monte Cristo

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Besides, what was Morcerf seeking? It was not whether Danglars or Monte
Cristo was more or less guilty; it was a man who would answer for the
offence, whether trifling or serious; it was a man who would fight,
and it was evident Danglars would not fight. And, in addition to this,
everything forgotten or unperceived before presented itself now to
his recollection. Monte Cristo knew everything, as he had bought the
daughter of Ali Pasha; and, knowing everything, he had advised Danglars
to write to Yanina. The answer known, he had yielded to Albert's wish
to be introduced to Haidee, and allowed the conversation to turn on
the death of Ali, and had not opposed Haidee's recital (but having,
doubtless, warned the young girl, in the few Romaic words he spoke to
her, not to implicate Morcerf's father). Besides, had he not begged of
Morcerf not to mention his father's name before Haidee? Lastly, he had
taken Albert to Normandy when he knew the final blow was near. There
could be no doubt that all had been calculated and previously arranged;
Monte Cristo then was in league with his father's enemies. Albert took
Beauchamp aside, and communicated these ideas to him.