Describes the public execution of two criminals, which Monte Cristo and Albert witness.
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The Spectacle
The Spectacle
The Execution
In Rome, during the Carnival, Albert and Franz witness an execution. One criminal is beheaded, the other is killed with a mace. Monte Cristo is present and shows no emotion.
The Pardon
Monte Cristo has arranged for one of the criminals, Peppino, to be pardoned. The execution is a display of his power and a lesson about justice.
