THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - CHAPTERS 86-88

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - CHAPTERS 86-88

Morcerf's character in the public eye is ruined, and his son and wife are drowning in the wake. (Scripture tells us our sins will be found out, and you reap what you sow does it not?)Isn't it interesting how he had his defense already planned for such a day as this? He had it planned to the tiniest detail EXCEPT the possibility of Haydee, herself, showing up to testify from direct experience. I found myself cringing for Morcerf, but then I realized that it wasn't for the Viscount. It was for Albert and his mother. What does Beauchamp encourage Albert to do? Leave Paris for a few years. Then return. Everything will be forgotten by then. Oh the fickleness of popularity, and accountability. Albert patches the pieces of information together as best he can as to who the leak was, and he arrives at the Count of Monte Cristo. After all, Haydee has lived with him and he REFUSED TO EAT while at the Morcerf ball. What other conclusion can be drawn in spite of Mercedes' protests. The glove has been taken. A duel is scheduled for the next morning. As the Count says he must make Morcerf suffer and yet later the count says he will win because God is on his side. Hmmm. Who truly is leading this path of vengeance. As a nice ending touch the orchestra strikes up the music for William Tell. Do you know the story?