The Count of Monte Cristo

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"I went to Tortoni's, where, as I expected, I found Beauchamp and
Chateau-Renaud. I own I was seeking them."

"Why, when all was arranged?"

"Listen, count; the affair is serious and unavoidable."

"Did you doubt it!"

"No; the offence was public, and every one is already talking of it."

"Well?"

"Well, I hoped to get an exchange of arms,--to substitute the sword for
the pistol; the pistol is blind."

"Have you succeeded?" asked Monte Cristo quickly, with an imperceptible