The Count of Monte Cristo

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of the Place Royale, "put me down at my door, that my wife may not have
a single moment of needless anxiety on my account or yours."

"If it were not ridiculous to make a display of our triumph, I would
invite the count to our house; besides that, he doubtless has some
trembling heart to comfort. So we will take leave of our friend, and let
him hasten home."

"Stop a moment," said Monte Cristo; "do not let me lose both my
companions. Return, Emmanuel, to your charming wife, and present my
best compliments to her; and do you, Morrel, accompany me to the Champs
Elysees."

"Willingly," said Maximilian; "particularly as I have business in that
quarter."

"Shall we wait breakfast for you?" asked Emmanuel.