The Fifth of September (The Count of Monte Cristo — Chapter 30, Part 16)

After reading Sinbad’s letter, Morrel asks Julie whether she truly followed its instruction to go alone. She explains that Emmanuel accompanied her only to the corner, as planned — but strangely, he was not waiting when she returned. Before Morrel can question further, a voice calls urgently from the stairs. Julie recognizes it instantly: Emmanuel. The Pharaon has returned!

Morrel believes he must be mistaken — the Pharaon had been reported lost. But Emmanuel insists: the harbor lookout has signaled her return. Maximilian arrives moments later with the same news.

Morrel, overwhelmed, can scarcely comprehend what he is hearing. The purse, the receipted bill, the diamond — these were miracles enough. But the Pharaon’s return? Impossible. And yet everyone repeats the same cry: The Pharaon is in the harbor.

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