The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 87 summary
Chapter 87 of 117 · Volume 4 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 87, Albert demands revenge for his father’s disgrace and confronts Danglars after Beauchamp identifies him as someone who seeks information from Yanina. Danglars names Monte Cristo as his adviser, and Albert interprets the count’s actions as a deliberate plot, redirecting his demand for an explanation toward him.
What happens
- Beauchamp urges Albert to leave Paris, but Albert insists on finding and fighting the person behind his father’s disgrace.
- Beauchamp reports that Danglars asks a banker in Yanina about the same subject before his own inquiries.
- Albert forces his way into Danglars’s study and challenges him, also threatening to fight Cavalcanti.
- Danglars admits writing to Yanina but says Monte Cristo suggests the inquiry and sees the reply.
- Albert connects Monte Cristo’s advice, Haydée’s account, and the Normandy trip, then leaves to demand an explanation.
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What to notice
Beauchamp confirms Albert’s change of target. The confrontation with Danglars produces a new accusation rather than a duel.
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Who does Danglars say advises him to write to Yanina?
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