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Rh had arrived. Nearly at the same instant the door of the room was opened, and the Count of Monte-Cristo appeared on the threshold, The young people uttered a cry of joy, while Maximilian raised his head, but let it fall again immediately.

"Maximilian," said the count, without appearing to notice the different impressions which his presence produced on the little circle, "I come to seek you.",

"To seek me?" repeated Morrel, as if awakening from a dream.

"Yes," said Monte-Cristo, "has it not been agreed that I should take you with me, and did I not tell you yesterday to prepare for departure?"