The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 70 summary
Chapter 70 of 117 · Volume 3 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 70, the Count of Monte Cristo attends the Morcerfs’ ball, where guests discuss his wealth and supposed background, and Danglars learns of a financial loss. Mercédès becomes distressed when the count refuses refreshments under her husband’s roof, then asks him to escort her into the garden.
What happens
- Villefort persuades Madame Danglars to attend the ball despite her reluctance.
- Albert hears gossip about Monte Cristo, while Maximilian Morrel exchanges silent signals with Mademoiselle de Villefort.
- Monte Cristo arrives, exchanges a silent greeting with Mercédès, and mocks distinguished guests with Albert.
- Monte Cristo reports a bankruptcy that costs Danglars 200,000 francs.
- Mercédès watches Monte Cristo reject refreshments and sends Albert to persuade him, without success.
- Mercédès asks for Monte Cristo’s arm and leads him into the garden.
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Mercédès’s observation makes the count’s refusal more than a passing lack of appetite. It explains her distress and her repeated attempts to make him accept something.
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What does Mercédès ask Albert to persuade Monte Cristo to do?
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