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The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas:
Chapter 1: When the Pharaon arrives at Marseilles we meet Edmond Dantes, the first mate, and Monsieur Morrel. After paying his first respects to Morrel, Edmond tells him how Captain LeClere died of brain-fever on the voyage. Danglars, the purser, tells Morrel of how Edmond stopped at the Isle of Elba for no apparent reason. Edmond justifies himself, saying how the captain’s dying wish had been for him to deliver a packet to the Marechal there. Morrel asks him if he saw the emperor (Napoleon), Edmond replies yes. Morrel invites Edmond to dinner, but he excuses himself saying he must first see his father and his betrothed. Morrel accepts this and hints that Edmond may become the next captain of the Pharaon. Edmond takes his leave.
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