The Count of Monte Cristo

Franz Insists on Seeing Noirtier

Franz politely but firmly refuses Villefort’s attempt to prevent him from seeing Noirtier, declaring he wishes to pay his respects and prove his devotion. Despite Villefort’s marked uneasiness and request that Franz not disturb himself, Franz arises and follows Valentine, who runs downstairs with the joy of a shipwrecked mariner finding a rock. Villefort follows them, leaving Château-Renaud and Morcerf exchanging a third look of increasing wonder.

第七十五章 A Signed Statement

This chapter centers on Noirtier de Villefort convening a meeting with Villefort, his granddaughter Valentine, and Franz d’Épinay to reveal long-buried details about the 1815 murder of Franz’s father, General d’Épinay, while also laying bare the political machinations that led to the general’s death. This chapter centers on the revelation of the identity of the man who killed Franz d’Épinay’s father, unfolding after Franz reads a signed witness statement detailing the circumstances of the general’s death, and culminating in a shocking confession from Noirtier de Villefort.

第七十五章 A Signed Statement

This chapter centers on Noirtier de Villefort convening a meeting with Villefort, his granddaughter Valentine, and Franz d’Épinay to reveal long-buried details about the 1815 murder of Franz’s father, General d’Épinay, while also laying bare the political machinations that led to the general’s death.

Noirtier Receives His Visitors

Noirtier, dressed in black and seated in his armchair, receives his three expected visitors. He signals his valet to close the door once all have entered. Villefort whispers a warning to Valentine, forbidding her to interpret any communication from Noirtier that would delay her upcoming marriage, and she blushes without responding. Villefort then introduces Franz d’Épinay to Noirtier, stating the meeting was requested to address Noirtier’s objections to the marriage.