The Count of Monte Cristo

Danglars’s Ultimatum Over Debray’s Loss

Danglars declares that M. Debray has caused him to lose 700,000 francs, and demands that Debray bear his share of the loss so they may continue as before. If not, he threatens, Debray may declare bankruptcy for the 250,000 livres and disappear as all bankrupts do. He allows that Debray is a charming fellow when his news proves correct, but insists that fifty others could do better when it does not.

Madame Danglars Collapses Post-Confrontation

Madame Danglars stands rooted to the spot, attempting a violent effort to respond to her husband’s final attack. She collapses into a chair, overwhelmed by thoughts of Villefort, the dinner scene, and the strange series of misfortunes that have transformed her household’s usual calm into a scene of scandalous dispute. Danglars, without even glancing at her despite her attempts to faint, shuts the bedroom door and returns to his apartments. When she recovers from her half-fainting condition, she can almost believe she has merely suffered a disagreeable dream.

第六十六章 Matrimonial Projects

This chapter centers on the financial machinations and marriage scheming surrounding the Danglars household. Danglars waits anxiously for his wife’s departure, which does not occur at the expected time, and he observes her carriage leaving. His restless anticipation leads him to the Chamber to register to speak against the budget, while his mind churns over mounting financial concerns.

Observing the Wife

Madame Danglars departs in her carriage around half-past twelve, having ordered it after Debray’s coupé fails to appear. Danglars watches her departure from behind a curtain, having given instructions to be informed of her return. When she does not appear by two o’clock, he takes his own carriage to the Chamber.