Volume II Part 68 (2/2)
”The conversation was now carried on in such a low tone that I could not understand as being said I hurried to my room and made up my mind to draw you into my confidence”
”I thank you, Carmen,” cried Gontraladly offer up iano have spoken when he said: 'She is in my power?'”
asked Carmen
”I hardly know God help the scoundrels if they touch a hair of his head!” Gontraently drew her toward him
”Carmen,” he whispered, tenderly, ”your confession was a bitter pill for me, but my love for you is the same as ever Tell me once more that you love me, too!”
”Oh, Gontram, I do not deserve so ood-by,” said Gontram ”You shall soon hear from me”
A last kiss and they separated
CHAPTER XLI
ON THE TRAIL
Half dreah the streets It was ten o'clock when the painter reached the Monte-Cristo palace To his surprise all was dark, and hesitatingly Gontram pulled the bell
The footman opened it When asked if the vicoone out
”Gone out? Will he soon return?” asked Gontram
”We do not know”
”H'm! Can I speak to Madame Caraman?”
”She is also out”
”And the Zouave Coucou?”
”He has gone out, too; and none of thee rolled up, and Madaot out, followed by Fanfaro and Anselmo
”Ah, here is Monsieur Gontraht of the painter
”That is what I call luck,” said Fanfaro ”Monsieur Gontram, allow me to introduce myself My name is Fanfaro I am an honest man, and devoted to the Count of Monte-Cristo and his son I fear all is not right with our friends”
”Why not? What has happened?” asked Gontram