“No, no, be easy on that score; the family is extinct. The last Count of Spada, moreover, made me his heir, bequeathing to me this symbolic breviary, he bequeathed to me all it contained; no, no, make your mind satisfied on that point. If we lay hands on this fortune, we may enjoy it without remorse.”

“And you say this treasure amounts to⁠—”

“Two millions of Roman crowns; nearly thirteen millions of our money.” 2

“Impossible!” said Dantès, staggered at the enormous amount.