Let me know my crime, and the reason why I was condemned.
Uncertainty is worse than all." "Go on with the lights," said the inspector.
"Monsieur," cried Dantes, "I can tell by your voice you are touched with pity; tell me at least to hope." "I cannot tell you that," replied the inspector; "I can only promise to examine into your case." "Oh, I am free--then I am saved!" "Who arrested you ?" "M.

Villefort.

See him, and hear what he says." "M.

Villefort is no longer at Marseilles; he is now at Toulouse." "I am no longer surprised at my detention," murmured Dantes, "since my only protector is removed." "Had M.de Villefort any cause of personal dislike to you ?" "None; on the contrary, he was very kind to me." "I can, then, rely on the notes he has left concerning you ?" "Entirely." "That is well; wait patiently, then." Dantes fell on his knees, and prayed earnestly.

The door closed; but this time a fresh inmate was left with Dantes--hope.
"Will you see the register at once," asked the governor, "or proceed to the other cell ?" "Let us visit them all," said the inspector.