Welcome back everyone to Chapter 33 of the Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas, the Roman bandits.

A quick review of Chapter 32.

The next morning, after trying unsuccessfully to find the opening to Sinbad's hidden grotto,

Franz travels to Rome to meet Viscount Albert de Morsef, the son of Fernand Mondego,

now known as the Count de Morsef.

You all remember Fernand, do you not?

And Mercedes?

Morsef is the son of Fernand.

And now, chapter 33, Roman bandits, first half.

The next morning, Franz woke first and instantly rang the bell. The sound had not yet died

away when Signor Pastrini himself entered.

"'Well, excellency,' said the landlord triumphantly, and without waiting for Franz to question

him, I feared yesterday, when I would not promise you anything, that you were too late.

There is not a single carriage to be had, that is, for the last three days of the carnival.

Yes, returned Franz.

For the very three days it is most needed.

What is the matter, said Albert, entering.

"'No carriage to behead?'

"'Just so,' returned Franz.

"'You have guessed it.'

"'Well, your eternal city is a nice sort of place.'

"'That is to say, Excellency,' replied Pastrini,

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