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THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO
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"I give you his very words; and if the marquis chooses to be candid he will confess that they perfectly agree with what his majesty said to him, when he went, six months ago, to consult him upon the subject of your espousing his daughter."

Renée de Saint-Méran.

"Certainly," answered the marquis.

"How much do I owe this gracious prince! What would I not do to evince my gratitude!"

"That is right," cried the marquise. "I love to see you thus. Now,