The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Do not let us jest," gravely replied Bertuccio, "and dare not to utter
that name again as you have pronounced it."

     * Guilbert de Pixerecourt, French dramatist
     (1775-1844).

"Bah," said Andrea, a little overcome, by the solemnity of Bertuccio's
manner, "why not?"

"Because the person who bears it is too highly favored by heaven to be
the father of such a wretch as you."

"Oh, these are fine words."

"And there will be fine doings, if you do not take care."

"Menaces--I do not fear them. I will say"--