The Count of Monte Cristo

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recrimination, so he assumed his most agreeable manner and said with a
gracious smile,--"Excuse me, sir, but are they not going to give me any
dinner?"

"Does your excellency happen to be hungry?"

"Happen to be hungry,--that's pretty good, when I haven't eaten for
twenty-four hours!" muttered Danglars. Then he added aloud, "Yes, sir, I
am hungry--very hungry."

"What would your excellency like?" and Peppino placed his pan on the
ground, so that the steam rose directly under the nostrils of Danglars.
"Give your orders."

"Have you kitchens here?"

"Kitchens?--of course--complete ones."