The Count of Monte Cristo - Chapter 4 – Conspiracy

While Edmond celebrates his future with Mercédès and his father, trouble brews elsewhere. Danglars, the ship’s supercargo, resents Edmond’s skill and the respect he commands from both crew and employer. He quietly nurtures his envy, looking for ways to undermine the young sailor’s rise.

This chapter highlights the dangerous seed of jealousy. Along with Fernand’s longing for Mercédès, Danglars’ ambition and bitterness begin shaping the conspiracy that will soon threaten Edmond’s life.