The Count of Monte Cristo

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which repelled impertinence; and he turned to the door, just as the
valet de chambre announced,--"M. de Boville, receiver-general of the
charities."

"Ma foi," said Monte Cristo; "I think I arrived just in time to obtain
your signatures, or they would have been disputed with me."

Danglars again became pale, and hastened to conduct the count out. Monte
Cristo exchanged a ceremonious bow with M. de Boville, who was standing
in the waiting-room, and who was introduced into Danglars' room as soon
as the count had left. The count's sad face was illumined by a faint
smile, as he noticed the portfolio which the receiver-general held in
his hand. At the door he found his carriage, and was immediately driven
to the bank. Meanwhile Danglars, repressing all emotion, advanced to
meet the receiver-general. We need not say that a smile of condescension
was stamped upon his lips. "Good-morning, creditor," said he; "for I
wager anything it is the creditor who visits me."