The Countdown of Monte Cristo

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While Dantès’ wedding feast unfolds among sailors and working-class guests, another, far grander celebration takes place in the aristocratic heart of Marseille. This second wedding banquet…

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As M. Morrel inquires about Danglars' relationship with Dantès, he unknowingly walks into the final stage of Danglars’ plan. Dantès, despite acknowledging past tensions, had no intention o…

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As M. Morrel prepares to plead Dantès’ case to M. de Villefort, the ambitious royalist prosecutor, Danglars works to ensure that no voices rise in Edmond’s defense. Morrel, ever hopeful, b…

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As M. Morrel inquires about Danglars' relationship with Dantès, he unknowingly walks into the final stage of Danglars’ plan. Dantès, despite acknowledging past tensions, had no intention o…

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As M. Morrel questions Danglars about his suspicions regarding Dantès' stop at Elba, Danglars masterfully dodges any responsibility, painting himself as a cautious and loyal subordinate. H…

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Danglars secures his victory by ensuring Caderousse’s silence, manipulating him with fear of guilt by association. With Dantès now under arrest as a suspected Bonapartist agent, Danglars c…

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As M. Morrel returns with news, the brief flicker of hope for Dantès is extinguished. He is officially charged with being a Bonapartist conspirator—an accusation that, in the unstable poli…

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As whispers and speculation spread through the wedding party, Caderousse begins to question the true responsibility behind Dantès’ arrest, but Danglars expertly deflects suspicion, likenin…

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As Edmond Dantès is led away in the custody of the magistrate, Mercédès calls out to him in despair from the balcony. Still unaware of the gravity of his situation, Dantès reassures her th…

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As Edmond Dantès reassures his friends that his arrest must be some misunderstanding, Danglars feigns concern while quietly observing the success of his plot. Fernand is conspicuously abse…

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As the reality of Edmond’s arrest sets in, Caderousse begins to recall the previous night’s events with startling clarity. The drunken haze that clouded his judgment is gone, and he realiz…

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The joyous wedding feast comes to a crashing halt as the magistrate and soldiers enter, announcing the arrest of Edmond Dantès. Though momentarily shaken, Dantès responds with dignity, una…

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As the wedding feast reaches its peak, an eerie shift silences the crowd—the measured steps of soldiers and the clanking of swords echo through the halls. In an instant, the celebration tu…

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The wedding procession is about to begin, and Dantès is only an hour away from marrying Mercédès. Caderousse, softened by wine and Dantès’ kindness, briefly regrets the conspiracy against …

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As the wedding feast reaches its peak, laughter and joy fill the room—except for Fernand, whose suffering is now unbearable. He is unable to mask his anguish, distancing himself from the r…

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Dantès, brimming with confidence, announces that his wedding to Mercédès will take place at 3 PM, mere hours away. He dismisses concerns about legal formalities, as neither he nor Mercédès…

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Edmond Dantès confidently declares that in just an hour and a half, he and Mercédès will be married, thanks to M. Morrel’s influence in bypassing bureaucratic delays. The announcement send…

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The wedding banquet is in full swing, overflowing with Mediterranean delicacies and fine wine. Dantès, overcome with happiness, reflects on the almost surreal nature of his good fortune. M…

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As the wedding feast begins at La Réserve, Edmond Dantès steps further into the life he has always dreamed of. M. Morrel, confirming his promise of making Dantès the next captain, leads Me…

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As the wedding procession moves forward, the joy of Edmond and Mercédès is unmatched. Dantès, dressed in the formal attire of the merchant navy, radiates confidence and success, while Merc…