The Rendezvous — The Count Fixes His Arrival in Paris (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 38 – Part 4)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the plan for Paris moves from proposal to certainty as the Count confirms his intention to go. Albert presses him on whether the idea is fixed, and the Count answers with a pledge, setting a clear timeline for his arrival.   They agree on a future meeting in Paris, with the Count emphasizing his precision in keeping appointments. Franz observes closely, searching for meaning in the Count’s expression, but finds it concealed behind a steady, unreadable smile.   The future is set, and the meeting is arranged in advance.   ⸻   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.