The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — Entering the Hidden Passage Beneath the Campagna (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 12)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the approach to the catacombs begins as Franz and the Count follow Peppino into the darkness beyond the Appian Way. They descend into a narrow valley where a sentry stand...
6 Juni 10min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — Night Ride Along the Appian Way (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 11)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the rescue advances beyond Rome as Franz and the Count ride through the city gates toward the catacombs. Ali drives at speed past the Corso and through the gate of St. Se...
5 Juni 7min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — The Count Sets Out to Rescue Albert (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 10)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the plan is fixed as the Count accepts Peppino’s account and turns to immediate action. He assures Franz that Albert’s danger will not extend beyond alarm, then proposes ...
4 Juni 7min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — The Trap Revealed from the Corso to the Catacombs (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 9)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the abduction is laid bare as Peppino recounts how the Corso flirtation led Albert into a planned trap. The exchange of bouquets drew him toward a rendezvous at the churc...
3 Juni 20min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — The Count Commands Peppino and Sets the Course (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 8)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the rescue turns toward action as the Count prepares to go out into the Roman night. He refuses arms and money, then calls the cloaked messenger to his rooms, revealing h...
2 Juni 8min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — The Count Offers Gold and Considers Luigi Vampa (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 7)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the ransom letter is read aloud as Franz presses for Albert’s rescue. The Count examines the demand from Luigi Vampa and, without hesitation, opens his secrétaire, offeri...
1 Juni 8min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — Franz Seeks the Count with Albert’s Ransom (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 6)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the ransom demand forces Franz into immediate action as he gathers what funds he can at the Hôtel de Londres. The sum falls short, and with time running toward dawn, he t...
31 Maj 9min
The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian — Albert’s Ransom Letter Reveals Luigi Vampa (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 37 – Part 5)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, a letter read by candlelight at the Hôtel de Londres turns unease into certainty. Franz opens Albert’s message and finds a demand for four thousand piastres, to be delive...
30 Maj 6min
