The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 60 summary

What happens

1. Villefort tells Monte Cristo that Noirtier’s decision costs the family 900,000 francs and threatens Valentine’s prospects.
2. Villefort insists on Valentine’s marriage to Franz d’Épinay, while his wife suggests abandoning it and stresses Edward’s smaller inheritance.
3. Monte Cristo recalls the political hostility surrounding Franz’s father and encourages Villefort to uphold his marriage promise.
4. Villefort becomes agitated when Monte Cristo identifies his Auteuil house, but agrees to attend on Saturday.
5. Monte Cristo asks directions to a country telegraph on the Spanish line and declines an official introduction.
6. As Monte Cristo leaves, he meets the notaries who finish the document disinheriting Valentine.

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What to notice

The sentence separates Monte Cristo’s outward behavior from his actual attention. He gathers the family’s disclosures without openly displaying his interest.

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