I did what I had to do, no matter who was in my position, he would do it. No matter where a person was dying, his last request was sacred. For a sailor, his last request was to order me to sail for Elba. The next day arrived. I ordered everyone to stay on the boat and I went ashore alone. No, I didn’t expect that I wanted to see the marshal, but I was in some trouble. I brought the captain that ring to me. After the marshal saw it, the horse was allowed. He asked some questions about the death of Captain Lesquereux, and the captain said that. The Grand Marshal gave me a letter asking me to take it to a person living in Paris. I accepted the letter because the captain ordered me to do this. I landed here and arranged a boat. I went to see my fiancee as soon as possible. I found that she was more lovely and loved me more than before, but thanks to Mr. Morrel, all the formalities were completed before. In another hour, I was married. I came to leave for Paris for the next day. I was arrested because of this whistle-blowing. I think you are as contemptuous of this whistle-blowing.
Villefort said that it seems to be a fact, and it can be regarded as a crime of negligence if you are wrong, and even if you are ordered by your captain, this crime of negligence is nothing. Please write this letter from Elba to us and then go back to your friends. You can come back when you need it.
Then I’m allowed to, cried Dantè s happily.
Yes, you have to give me that letter first
You already have it. They already searched it from me and returned other letters. I saw that they were all in that bag.
Wait a minute. When Dantè s went to get his hat and gloves, the judge stopped him. Who was the letter addressed to?
It’s for Mr. Noirtier. The address is Paris, Haut Helon Road.
Even a thunderbolt may not have shocked Villefort. This unexpected strain prevented him from falling into his chair, rummaging through his pockets and staring at it with horror.
Noirtier, No.13 Gaohailong Road, turned pale when he read it lightly.
It was Dantè s who said he was surprised, too. Do you know him?
No, Villefort quickly replied that the loyal servant of the king didn’t know the rebels, so it was a case of rebellion. Dantè s asked him if he had obtained the reason, but now he is more frightened than before, but I have already told you, sir, that I know nothing about the letter.
Yes, but you know the name of the letter, Villefort said
I have to know that man’s address if I want to deliver a letter.
You haven’t shown this letter to others. Villefort asked, getting paler and paler.
No, I swear.
Nobody knows that you brought a letter from Elba to Monsieur Noirtier?
No one knows except the person who gave me this letter.
That’s enough, Villefort said softly, his face is getting more and more calm, and Dantè s is full of doubt.
Villefort hung his head and covered his face with his hands after reading this letter.
Oh, what’s the matter? Dants asked Villefort timidly. He didn’t answer. He looked up and took a breath and went on reading the letter.
Can you swear to me that you never know this letter?
I swear to you, sir, what’s going on? Are you ill? I’ll ring the bell and call for help. Okay, said Dantè s
No, you don’t move here. I, not you, give the order. Villefort got up and said
Sir, I’m calling someone to take care of you. You seem to be ill.
No, I don’t need it. It’s just a moment of discomfort. Be careful of yourself. Leave me alone and answer my question.
But he went back to his chair and wiped his sweaty forehead and read the letter for the third time. Oh, he knew. He said softly, then he was finished, and knowing that Noirtier was Villefort’s father, then I was finished. He stared at Edmond Dantè s as if trying to read his mind.
Oh, there’s no need to doubt. He must have known everything. He suddenly shouted.
Oh, my God, that unfortunate young man lied. Do you doubt me? Ask me. I can promise you.
Villefort made a great effort to calm himself down. He said, Sir, this interrogation is a serious crime. I will give it to you as I hoped just now. Before making such a rule, I must consult with the judge first, but you know my attitude towards you.
Oh, sir, Dantè s said that you just treated me like a brother and a friend rather than a judge.
Well, I’ll keep you a little longer, but I’ll make it as short as possible. Your main crime is this letter. You see Villefort approached the fireplace and threw it into the fire until it burned out. You see I destroyed it.
Oh, you are so great, said Dants.
Listen, you just saw me do something, don’t you believe me now? Believe me, Villefort said to him.
You told me, didn’t you? I will.
I have to detain you in the court before tonight. Who will interrogate you? You must not take this letter.
I promise
Now it seems that Villefort is pleading and the prisoner is comforting him. You see, he said that the letter destroyed you. I know that if someone asks you about such a letter, you will deny it.