The Count of Monte Cristo

Back Forward Menu

last, as Albert was looking at his watch for about the hundredth time,
at the beginning of the second act the door opened, and Monte Cristo
entered, dressed in black, and, leaning over the front of the box,
looked around the pit. Morrel followed him, and looked also for his
sister and brother in-law; he soon discovered them in another box, and
kissed his hand to them.

The count, in his survey of the pit, encountered a pale face and
threatening eyes, which evidently sought to gain his attention. He
recognized Albert, but thought it better not to notice him, as he looked
so angry and discomposed. Without communicating his thoughts to his
companion, he sat down, drew out his opera-glass, and looked another
way. Although apparently not noticing Albert, he did not, however, lose
sight of him, and when the curtain fell at the end of the second act, he
saw him leave the orchestra with his two friends. Then his head was
seen passing at the back of the boxes, and the count knew that the
approaching storm was intended to fall on him. He was at the moment