“Had treated with the Seraskier 18 Kourchid, who had been sent by the sultan to gain possession of the person of my father; it was then that Ali Tepelini⁠—after having sent to the sultan a French officer in whom he reposed great confidence⁠—resolved to retire to the asylum which he had long before prepared for himself, and which he called kataphygion , or the refuge.”

“And this officer,” asked Albert, “do you remember his name, signora?”

Monte Cristo exchanged a rapid glance with the young girl, which was quite unperceived by Albert.

“No,” said she, “I do not remember it just at this moment; but if it should occur to me presently, I will tell you.”