The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 69: The Inquiry
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Villefort attempts to gain more information about the Count of Monte Cristo.
Monsieur Villefort attempts to gain more information about the Count of Monte Cristo.
A prince seeks immortality and finds three different kingdoms in which the kings cannot die until they perform a certain task. He finally finds the queen of life and death in the Land of Immortality.
Mary’s friendship with Ben grows stronger, but they soon fight and he storms off. Mary meets Dickon. She takes him to the garden.
Injun Joe is finally found, causing Tom to feel a sense of relief. Tom and Huck return to the cave.
Arriving in the city, Coverdale spends most of his time alone in his rooms.
A description of the classes, both academic and military, that cadets were required to attend while at West Point.
Victor’s mother dies from scarlet fever she caught from nursing Elizabeth back to health just before he leaves for the university at Ingolstadt. He is discouraged in the study of the natural sciences, but continues his studies in the sciences after an encouraging chemistry lecture.
Fleur-de-Lys' and two young heiresses gossip in a house across from the Notre Dame in the presence of a young captain, Phoebus de Chateaupers. The captain, having been born into nobility, currently finds himself ill at ease in polite society. Phoebus, having witnessed a performance by Esmeralda, approaches her to discuss the actions of Quasimodo.
After being caught in a rainstorm, Thoreau takes shelter in a neighbor's home.
The men travel through the Keys and meet with more adventure.
Upon reporting to the academy at West Point, Henry gets his first taste of life as a Plebe.
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
The journey concludes with an exploration of Rocky Point, Pinellas, and the surroundings. A view of the workings and wildlife of the area is presented, with details of the history accompanying the descriptions.
Several people come to the store to find it closed. When the Judge’s horse remains in front of the house, people begin to suspect that something’s wrong. Phoebe returns to the house and walks inside.
Susan B. Anthony discusses her arrest for attempting to vote.
Changing circumstances bring Ellen and Newland together again.
During a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation.
The guests for the Count of Monte Cristo's Auteuil party begin to arrive.
Kenyon and Hilda come upon a shrine and, after becoming lost in thought, notice that the shrine's lamp goes out for the first time in centuries.
David assists Peggotty with Mr. Barkis' affairs. Not unlike Steerforth, Little Em'ly is nowhere to be found.
Victor convinces Henry to stay with a friend so he can continue on his own to work on his creation. He has a difficult time finishing because he knows the horror of his product.