The Count of Monte Cristo

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"I mean, that you wish to quit life because you do not understand
all the enjoyments which are the fruits of a large fortune. Morrel, I
possess nearly a hundred millions and I give them to you; with such a
fortune you can attain every wish. Are you ambitious? Every career is
open to you. Overturn the world, change its character, yield to mad
ideas, be even criminal--but live."

"Count, I have your word," said Morrel coldly; then taking out his
watch, he added, "It is half-past eleven."

"Morrel, can you intend it in my house, under my very eyes?"

"Then let me go," said Maximilian, "or I shall think you did not love me
for my own sake, but for yours;" and he arose.

"It is well," said Monte Cristo whose countenance brightened at these
words; "you wish--you are inflexible. Yes, as you said, you are indeed