The Son of Monte-Cristo

In another room, around the family table, Fanfar and his guests were seated, the Count of Monte-Cristo occupying the place of honor. The colonist, at the urgent solicitation of those with whom he had so strangely been brought in contact, was about to relate the story of his life, when suddenly Monte-Cristo's quick ear caught a sound. "What was that?" he said in a startled whisper, instantly springing to his feet. "I heard nothing," said Fanfar. "It was, perhaps, the cry of some wild beast," suggested Captain Joliette. Monte-Cristo hastened to his son's apartment, followed by Fanfar, Captain Joliette and Coucon, the Zouave