The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Then?"

"He is going to the opera."

"Are you sure of it?" asked Albert.

"Quite, sir; my master has ordered his horses at eight o'clock
precisely."

"Very good," replied Albert; "that is all I wished to know." Then,
turning towards Beauchamp, "If you have anything to attend to,
Beauchamp, do it directly; if you have any appointment for this evening,
defer it till tomorrow. I depend on you to accompany me to the opera;
and if you can, bring Chateau-Renaud with you."

Beauchamp availed himself of Albert's permission, and left him,
promising to call for him at a quarter before eight. On his return home,