Indeed?

　　"Stop," said Albert, "here he comes. I shall complimentMademoiselle Danglars on her cameo, while the father talksto you."

　　"If you compliment her at all, let it be on her voice, atleast," said Monte Cristo.

　　"No, every one would do that."

　　"My dear viscount, you are dreadfully impertinent." Albertadvanced towards Eugenie, smiling. Meanwhile, Danglars,stooping to Monte Cristo's ear, "Your advice was excellent,"said he; "there is a whole history connected with the namesFernand and Yanina."

　　"Indeed?" said Monte Cristo.

　　"Yes, I will tell you all; but take away the young man; Icannot endure his presence."

　　"He is going with me. Shall I send the father to you?"

　　"Immediately."

　　"Very well." The count made a sign to Albert and they bowedto the ladies, and took their leave, Albert perfectlyindifferent to Mademoiselle Danglars' contempt, Monte Cristoreiterating his advice to Madame Danglars on the prudence abanker's wife should exercise in providing for the future.M. Cavalcanti remained master of the field.

　　Chapter 77Haidee.

　　Scarcely had the count's horses cleared the angle of theboulevard, than Albert, turning towards the count, burstinto a loud fit of laughter -- much too loud in fact not togive the idea of its being rather forced and unnatural."Well," said he, "I will ask you the same question whichCharles IX. put to Catherine de Medicis, after the massacreof Saint Bartholomew, `How have I played my little part?'"

　　"To what do you allude?" asked Monte Cristo.

　　"To the installation of my rival at M. Danglars'."

　　"What rival?"

　　"Ma foi, what rival? Why, your protege, M. AndreaCavalcanti!"