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The day following that on which the conversation we have related took place, the Count of Monte Cristo set out for Auteuil, acco with hi He was induced to undertake this journey, of which the day before he had not even thought and which had not occurred to Andrea either, by the arrival of Bertuccio fro the house and sloop The house was ready, and the sloop which had arrived a week before lay at anchor in a small creek with her crew of six men, who had observed all the requisite forain to put to sea

The count praised Bertuccio's zeal, and ordered him to prepare for a speedy departure, as his stay in France would not be prolonged o in one night froht fresh horses be in readiness on the road, which will enable hness had already expressed that wish," said Bertuccio, "and the horses are ready I have bought them, and stationed thees, where no one generally stops"

"That's well," said Monte Cristo; "I rely" As Bertuccio was leaving the rooive the requisite orders, Baptistin opened the door: he held a letter on a silver waiter

"What are you doing here?" asked the count, seeing him covered with dust; "I did not send for you, I think?"

Baptistin, without answering, approached the count, and presented the letter "Ient," said he The count opened the letter, and read:-"M de Monte Cristo is apprised that this night a man will enter his house in the Cha off so-rooe will render unnecessary the aid of the police, whose interference ht seriously affect hi fro-room, would be able to defend his property himself Many attendants or apparent precautions would prevent the villain from the attempt, and M de Monte Cristo would lose the opportunity of discovering an ene to the count,--a warning he ht not be able to send another time, if this first attempt should fail and another be made"