The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 79 summary
Chapter 79 of 117 · Volume 4 · 16 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 79, Valentine explains Noirtier’s plan to protect her union with Morrel, and the lovers agree to wait rather than act rashly. Their happiness gives way to terror when Barrois drinks Noirtier’s lemonade and dies, and d’Avrigny proves that the drink contains poison.
What happens
- Noirtier summons Morrel, and Valentine explains their plan to move together and secure freedom to marry.
- Morrel agrees to wait patiently, while Valentine offers the overheated Barrois a glass of Noirtier’s lemonade.
- Barrois collapses in convulsions, and Morrel leaves secretly as Villefort brings d’Avrigny to help.
- D’Avrigny questions Barrois and Noirtier, learning that Valentine carries in the lemonade and offers Barrois his drink.
- Despite the doctor’s efforts, Barrois dies, and d’Avrigny connects his symptoms with Madame de Saint-Méran’s death.
- D’Avrigny adds lemonade to violet syrup, which turns green and confirms poison before the horrified Villefort.
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What to notice
The doctor links Barrois’s death with other sudden deaths in the household. His accusation challenges Villefort’s resistance to the idea of poisoning.
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What happens when d’Avrigny mixes the lemonade with violet syrup?
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