Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Web of Revenge

One by one, Dantes enemies got caught in the web of revenge he had been spinning. In a few days, an article in the newspaper made a terrible accusation against Fernand de Morcerf. Ali Pasha has been accused of betraying the Greek leader,It was an anonymous writer who had sent a letter to the newspaper. Fernand was then called to court to testify before a government committee. He told how he had bravely tried to defend Ali Pasha against the Turks. But then the committee called a witness a beautiful young woman called Haydee. I recognize you, she cried, angrily pointing her finger at Fernand. You’re the man who betrayed my beloved father, Ali Pasha. My father’s blood is on your hands, The committee judged Fernand to be guilty. In a state of shock, Fernand fled from the court. When Albert heard the news, he grew angry. He learned that Danglars had written to Greece for information at the request of the Count of Monte Cristo.Dantes to a grudge though Fernand but he had no desire to kill Albert. But since the young man had challenged him to a duel, he had no choice but to accept. Mercedes insisted that she was the guilty one. Mercedes insisted that she was the guilty one. It was she, after all who did not wait for Dantes while he was in prison. Then Dantes showed her the letter that Danglars had written and Fernand had mailed. I recently bought this,This is the reason for my revenge.Mercedes pleaded, But my son has done nothing wrong he is innocent. Must I see the man I loved become the murderer of my son. At these words, Dantes suddenly knew that he could not kill Albert. The next morning, Dantes and Albert met in the woods where the duel was to take place. Albert said, I have learned of the terrible things my father did to you. You were right to punish him. Please accept my apology. The two shook hands. Soon after Dantes returned home. We will use my father’s name, Herrera. At that, Fernand’s world came crashing down around him. He ran upstairs and found his gun. He fired one shot and fell to the floor, dead. Meanwhile, Dantes was at Danglars’ house. Dantes’ plan for Danglars was proceeding smoothly. A few days later, Dantes took five million francs from his account at Danglars’ bank. Danglars had boasted about his bank’s huge fortune. But now the bank’s cash reserves were running low.Later that day, another customer asked for the same amount, and Danglars fell into a panic. He told the man to come back the next day. Meanwhile, Danglars made plans to flee the country.The girl was shocked that her stepmother could be so evil. Later, she told Dantes what had happened. He gave her a small pill and told her she would no longer be in danger. No matter what happens  even if you wake up in a coffin or a tomb  don’t worry. Just remember that I will be watching over you.Valentine swallowed the pill and fell into a deep sleep. Are people were thinking that he had died.