The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Ah, then, indeed, sir," said the sweet girl, bathed in tears, "I see
that I am condemned to die!"

"No, Valentine, for I have foreseen all their plots; no, your enemy is
conquered since we know her, and you will live, Valentine--live to
be happy yourself, and to confer happiness upon a noble heart; but to
insure this you must rely on me."

"Command me, sir--what am I to do?"

"You must blindly take what I give you."

"Alas, were it only for my own sake, I should prefer to die!"

"You must not confide in any one--not even in your father."

"My father is not engaged in this fearful plot, is he, sir?" asked