The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 22 summary
Chapter 22 of 117 · Volume 1 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 22, Dantès joins the smugglers, discovers how completely prison has changed his appearance, and earns money while seeking access to Monte Cristo. After a wound reveals Jacopo’s loyalty, a proposed exchange on the deserted island gives him the opportunity he struggles to arrange alone.
What happens
- Dantès wins the captain’s trust, conceals his identity, and discovers his changed appearance after a haircut and shave in Leghorn.
- He accepts three months of employment and passes Monte Cristo without landing because he lacks equipment and fears suspicion.
- Smuggling voyages bring earnings, but a clash with customs officers leaves Dantès wounded and largely unmoved by another man’s mortal injury.
- Jacopo nurses Dantès and refuses payment, prompting affection and lessons in navigation.
- After two and a half months, Dantès plans to hire a vessel but cannot devise a solitary landing.
- The captain proposes Monte Cristo for a profitable exchange, and Dantès supports the plan while concealing his joy.
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