The Breakfast — Guests Depart as the Count Remains (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 24)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast draws to a close as the conversation turns to the Count’s household and the laws of France. He replies that those around him remain by choice,...
24 Aug 16min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Describes His Household and Slave (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 23)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast continues as the Count explains how his Paris house has been prepared in advance. He describes Ali’s work in securing the residence, and names...
23 Aug 11min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Declines and Reveals His House in Paris (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 22)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast continues as offers of lodging are pressed upon the Count. He declines them all, stating that his house in Paris has already been purchased an...
22 Aug 6min
The Breakfast — Morrel Offers His Sister’s House (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 21)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast turns to the question of where the Count will reside in Paris. The guests propose the Faubourg Saint-Germain, the Chaussée d’Antin, and the Bo...
21 Aug 13min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Names Danglars and Thomson & French (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 20)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast shifts as Albert names Eugénie Danglars as his future betrothed. The Count inquires after Baron Danglars and reveals that he holds credit with...
20 Aug 8min
The Breakfast — Albert Describes Paris and Offers His Guidance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 19)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast turns as Albert describes Paris to the Count. He contrasts the city’s civilized order with the bandits and landscapes of Italy, offering inste...
19 Aug 7min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Refuses the Title of Philanthropist (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 18)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast continues as Albert calls the Count a philanthropist for his actions in the catacombs. Monte Cristo rejects the praise, recounting instead the...
18 Aug 10min
The Breakfast — Monte Cristo Explains His Pact with Vampa (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 40 – Part 17)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Rue du Helder breakfast turns as the Count explains his connection to Luigi Vampa. He recounts meeting him as a shepherd, later capturing him and his band, and releas...
17 Aug 9min
