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The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 85 summary

Chapter 85 of 117 · Volume 4 · 14 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 85, Monte Cristo takes Albert to Normandy, where speed, hunting, fishing, and seaside comfort briefly lift the young man's spirits. Their retreat ends when Beauchamp sends a newspaper identifying Albert's father as Fernand and accusing him of betrayal, prompting Albert to ride urgently back to Paris.

What happens

  1. Monte Cristo denies arranging Cavalcanti's marriage and invites the troubled Albert to leave Paris, while Beauchamp stays to watch the newspapers.
  2. Albert describes his mother's steady admiration for Monte Cristo, and Bertuccio prepares horses for the journey to Normandy.
  3. During their swift journey, Monte Cristo explains his control over Bertuccio and claims power over his life and death.
  4. Albert enjoys the seaside estate, hunting and fishing with Monte Cristo until the third evening.
  5. Florentin brings Beauchamp's letter and a newspaper, whose contents leave Albert weak and desperate to return to Paris.
  6. After Albert rides away, Monte Cristo reads the report naming the Count of Morcerf as Fernand and accusing him of selling his benefactor.

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