The Count of Monte Cristo

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intended."

"Thanks; the idea that tomorrow I shall no longer suffer, is sweet to my
heart."

"Do you then regret nothing?"

"No," replied Morrel.

"Not even me?" asked the count with deep emotion. Morrel's clear eye was
for the moment clouded, then it shone with unusual lustre, and a large
tear rolled down his cheek.

"What," said the count, "do you still regret anything in the world, and
yet die?"

"Oh, I entreat you," exclaimed Morrel in a low voice, "do not speak