The Count of Monte Cristo

Valentine’s Gratitude to Monte Cristo

Valentine’s Gratitude to Monte Cristo Valentine seizes the Count’s hand and, in an irresistible impulse of joy, carries it to her lips. She thanks him with all her heart and vouches for the sincerity of her gratitude by invoking Haydée, her beloved sister, who has taught her patience during their time away from France and has spoken constantly of Monte Cristo.

Monte Cristo’s Request for Valentine to Protect Haydée

Monte Cristo’s Request for Valentine to Protect Haydée Monte Cristo, with emotion he cannot conceal, asks Valentine a favour: since she has already called Haydée her sister, he asks her to make it true, to render Haydée the gratitude she believes she owes him, and to protect her, because henceforth Haydée will be alone in the world. His voice grows thick with feeling as he speaks of Haydée’s coming solitude.

Haydée’s Heartbreak Over Planned Separation

Haydée’s Heartbreak Over Planned Separation A voice behind the Count repeats “Alone in the world!” and Haydée stands there, pale and motionless with an expression of fearful amazement. Monte Cristo explains that he will restore her name and her father’s riches, granting her freedom and a proper place in society, for he will not allow his destiny to overshadow hers any longer. Haydée lifts her transparent hands to heaven and, her voice stifled with tears, asks whether he means to leave her.

Haydée’s Confession of Love for Monte Cristo

Haydée’s Confession of Love for Monte Cristo When Monte Cristo tells Haydée to forget even his name and be happy, she bows in submission and begins to step back to retire. Valentine, supporting Morrel’s head, cries out that Haydée is pale and suffering. Haydée answers with a heartrending expression that he is her master and she his slave, with no right to be noticed. When Monte Cristo asks whether she would be displeased not to leave him, Haydée confesses that she is young, loves the life he has made sweet to her, and would die if he abandoned her.