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Rh "Most assuredly," replied he. "The Count of Monte-Cristo is always an early riser; and I can answer for his having been up these two hours.

"Then you really consider we shall not be intruding if we pay our respects to him directly?"

"Oh, certainly not!"

"Well, then, if it be so; are you ready, Albert?"

"Perfectly."

"Let us go and return our best thanks for his courtesy."

"Yes, let us do so."