The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 77 summary
Chapter 77 of 117 · Volume 4 · 30 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 77, Monte Cristo introduces Albert to Haydée, who describes her father's violent death, her mother's collapse, and her own sale into slavery. By directing her account and concealing the French officer's identity, the count lets Albert hear the family's suffering without learning who helps bring it about.
What happens
- Albert discusses Andrea Cavalcanti's interest in Eugénie and resists Monte Cristo's promised help with his own marriage arrangements.
- Monte Cristo invites Albert home and identifies Haydée as Ali Tepelini's daughter, whom he owns.
- Albert promises secrecy about the visit and agrees not to mention his father's service under hers.
- Haydée recounts her family's flight to a fortified refuge, while Monte Cristo orders her to conceal the traitor's identity.
- A messenger uses Ali's ring to disarm Selim, and enemy soldiers kill Selim and overwhelm Ali.
- Haydée describes her mother's death, her sale and education, and Monte Cristo's purchase of her from Sultan Mahmoud.
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What to notice
The instruction establishes the limits of Haydée's disclosure. Albert hears the suffering but remains ignorant of the traitor's identity.
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