The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
Esmeralda, having been missing for one month, is discovered by Gringoire in the Tournelle Criminelle. Esmeralda, having been accused of murder and witchcraft, is greatly troubled by the failing health of Captain Phoebus. Gringoire is shocked by the identity of the second defendant.
The chief and the ship's captain engage in trade. The Jane Guy plans its departure from the island.
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
David visits Mrs. Steerforth, now an invalid, to deliver some bad news.
The church breaks out is a sudden commotion when a dog has a run in with a beetle.
The author conducted by a Houyhnhnm to his house. The house described. The author’s reception. The food of the Houyhnhnms. The author in distress for want of meat. Is at last relieved. His manner of feeding in this country.
Henry is stopped by Wilson as he heads towards his regiments campfire. Henry tells Wilson he was shot in the head. Wilson dresses Henry's wound.
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
When Ona fails to come home from work one night, Jurgis learns that she is being taken advantage of by Connor, one of her supervisors. Jurgis attempts to kill Connor in a fit of rage, only to be arrested.
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
Valentine is pronounced dead by Doctor d'Avrigny.
A biography of Blaise Pascal.
Stryver's plan to propose to Lucie comes to a sour end.
This story continues the adventure of the circus from the previous chapter. Marmaduke gets lost and meets many different characters in the circus. He meets Tody the Clown who helps him find the Toyman.
Captain Nemo's behavior changes dramatically after departing the American coast. The Nautilus and her crew encounter the giant squid.
Land, Conseil, and Aronnax continue to discuss the possibility of escaping the Nautilus, although some are more enthusiastic than others.
The continuing sounds of the battle prompt henry to return to the front line. On the way back to his regiment, Henry is confronted by a wounded soldier. After being questioned about his wounds, Henry hurries back to the front line shamefully.
Once again, the Veiled Lady returns. Coverdale encounters several of his Blithedale companions.
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.
Rat and Mole are find a missing child with the help of a mythical creature.
A biography of Joseph Louis Lagrange.
Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.
Evylyn and Harold Piper experience many events throughout their marriage, some pleasant and some tragic.
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.