The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Shall you be able to pay M. Cavalcanti the five hundred thousand francs
you promise for my dowry?"

"He shall receive them on returning from the mayor's." [*]

     * The performance of the civil marriage.

"Very well!"

"What next? what more do you want?"

"I wish to know if, in demanding my signature, you leave me entirely
free in my person?"

"Absolutely."

"Then, as I said before, sir,--very well; I am ready to marry M.