The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 59 summary
Chapter 59 of 117 · Volume 3 · 11 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 59, Noirtier uses eye signals and Valentine's help to make a valid will that denies her his fortune if she marries Franz d’Épinay. Villefort insists on the marriage, while Noirtier directs his wealth toward charity rather than his family under that condition.
What happens
- Valentine teaches the notary Noirtier’s eye signals and uses a dictionary to establish that he wants a will.
- A second notary arrives, and securities confirm Noirtier’s statement that he owns 900,000 francs.
- Noirtier rejects Valentine, Edward, and Villefort as heirs, while assuring Valentine of his affection.
- Valentine understands that Noirtier opposes her marriage to Franz d’Épinay and makes her inheritance depend on abandoning it.
- Villefort insists on the marriage and accepts that his father’s fortune can go to charity.
- The will is written, approved, sealed before witnesses, and entrusted to M. Deschamps that day.
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What to notice
The question isolates Noirtier’s reason for excluding Valentine. His agreement makes the inheritance a direct challenge to the proposed marriage.
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Why does Noirtier refuse to leave his fortune to Valentine?
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