The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 49 summary
Chapter 49 of 117 · Volume 3 · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 49, Monte Cristo visits Haydée, assures her that she is free, and asks her to keep her family origins secret as they enter society. She refuses the idea of leaving him and distinguishes her love for him from her love for her father.
What happens
- After Villefort leaves, Monte Cristo looks forward to visiting Maximilian, Julie, and Emmanuel, and his unusual happiness surprises Ali.
- At noon, Monte Cristo visits Haydée in her richly furnished, separate apartments.
- Monte Cristo declares Haydée free to leave him, but she insists that she wants only his company.
- He gives her control over her movements and clothing, while asking her to conceal her birth and her parents’ names.
- Haydée says her love for him differs from her love for her father and that she cannot live without him.
- Monte Cristo leaves by carriage to visit Morrel and his family.
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What to notice
Haydée directly challenges Monte Cristo’s description of their bond as paternal. Her declaration makes the difference between their stated feelings explicit.
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What does Monte Cristo ask Haydée to keep secret?
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