The Rescue of Morrel & Son from Bankruptcy
The Count of Monte CristoRecounts how Monte Cristo secretly saves the Morrel family from financial ruin.
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The Crisis
The Loss of the Pharaon
The Morrel shipping company is on the verge of bankruptcy after the loss of the Pharaon. Pierre Morrel is desperate and contemplates suicide.
The Secret Benefactor
An Englishman (actually Dantes) appears and buys Morrel's debts, giving him three months to pay. He also provides a new ship and cargo, saving the company.
The Miracle
The Miracle
The Arrival of the New Pharaon
On the day Morrel is about to give up, a new ship named the Pharaon enters the harbor. It is a gift from his unknown benefactor. Morrel's family is saved, and he lives to see his children prosper.
The Red Silk Purse
Julie Morrel receives a red silk purse containing a diamond and a letter from Sinbad the Sailor, which is later revealed to be Dantes. The purse becomes a family treasure.
1829
September 5, 1829
