The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 13 summary
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In Chapter 13, Napoleon’s return gives Morrel hope of freeing Edmond Dantès, but Villefort deceives him and keeps a petition that could endanger the prisoner under another monarchy. Louis XVIII regains power, Dantès remains confined, and his father dies while Mercédès struggles with grief and Morrel offers practical help.
What happens
- Napoleon returns, and Noirtier’s influence protects Villefort’s position despite his service to Louis XVIII.
- Morrel asks Villefort to free Dantès, but Villefort falsely suggests that distant authorities control the prisoner’s release.
- Villefort dictates a petition exaggerating Dantès’s support for Napoleon, then keeps it instead of sending it.
- After Waterloo, Louis XVIII returns, Villefort moves to Toulouse and marries, and Dantès remains imprisoned.
- Danglars leaves for Madrid, while Fernand joins the army and Mercédès remains alone with her grief.
- Old Dantès dies in Mercédès’ arms, and Morrel pays his funeral costs and debts despite political danger.
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