Calico Illustrated Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo

Calico Illustrated Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo — page 3
command without consulting anyone He caused us to lose a day and a half by stopping at the Isle of Elba Taking command of the vessel was his duty as captain’s mate As for losing time the shipowner paused to turn toward the young man Dantes come this way You hailed me Monsieur Morrel Danglars retreated a step or two I wish to inquire as to why you stopped at the Isle of Elba Morrel said I do not know sir Dantes replied It was to fulfill a last instruction of Captain Leclere who gave me a packet to deliver to the marshal there You did right Dantes to follow Captain Leclere’s instructions and touch at the Isle of Elba Although if it were known you carried a packet to the marshal it might bring you trouble But don’t let me keep you You have managed my ship so well 6