The Carnival at Rome — The Count Withdraws at the Rospoli Palace Window (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 4)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival procession carries the carriage past the Rospoli Palace, where a blue domino appears at a white-draped window. The Count halts the carriage and withdraws, offering his windows as a vantage point while leaving Franz and Albert to the revelry. Franz recognizes the setting and fixes on the masked figure above, while below Albert continues the exchange of bouquets with passing carriages. As the lines shift, the moment slips away, leaving only speculation and pursuit within the moving crowd. A glimpse at a window redirects attention, even as the Carnival presses forward.   New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A   The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.