The Count of Monte Cristo

Caderousse’s Desperate Cry for Help

Caderousse’s Desperate Cry for Help Caderousse lies wounded in the count’s house, calling out piteously for assistance. When the disguised Monte Cristo responds, Caderousse cries that he has been murdered. He complains of terrible blows and blood loss before fainting. The count and his servant Ali convey the wounded man into another room and prepare to examine his injuries.

Monte Cristo Examines Caderousse’s Wounds

Monte Cristo Examines Caderousse’s Wounds Monte Cristo carefully examines Caderousse’s dreadful wounds and exclaims that divine vengeance, though sometimes delayed, falls all the more effectively. He sends Ali immediately to summon the king’s attorney, M. de Villefort, who resides in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and to wake the porter to fetch a surgeon as well.

Ali Fetches a Surgeon and the Procureur

Ali Fetches a Surgeon and the Procureur Ali obeys his master’s instructions and departs to bring both the surgeon and M. de Villefort. This leaves the Abbé Busoni alone with the unconscious Caderousse, who has not yet revived. The urgency reflects the grave nature of Caderousse’s condition.

Caderousse Names Benedetto as His Murderer

Caderousse Names Benedetto as His Murderer When Caderousse revives, he urgently demands a surgeon. Upon learning one has been sent, he declares his need to give evidence against his murderer. When asked if he recognized his attacker, he identifies him as Benedetto, the young Corsican who was his former comrade in the galleys at Toulon.

Benedetto’s Plot Against Caderousse and Monte Cristo

Benedetto’s Plot Against Caderousse and Monte Cristo Caderousse explains that Benedetto, his fellow galley-slave, gave him the plan of Monte Cristo’s house. He believes Benedetto hoped either that Caderousse would kill the count and become his heir, or that the count would kill Caderousse, removing him from Benedetto’s path. The implication is that Benedetto harbored designs on Monte Cristo’s fortune and position.