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Rh to do with the physical superiority we accord to certain nations. The Turks, who used to be so picturesque with their long and flowing robes,

are they not now hideous with their blue frocks buttoned up to the chin, and their red caps, which make them look like a bottle of wine with a

red seal? Franz complimented Albert, who looked at himself in the glass with an unequivocal smile of satisfaction.

They were thus engaged when the Count of Monte-Cristo entered. "Gentlemen," said he, "although a companion is agreeable, perfect freedom is sometimes still more agreeable. I come to say that to-day,