The Count of Monte Cristo - Chapter 21 – The Escape to Sea

At last, Edmond Dantès escapes the Château d’If. Bound and cast into the sea, he fights for survival through storm and darkness, guided only by his strength, wit, and sheer willpower. Struggling against exhaustion and the weight of years in prison, he finds refuge on a barren island—then risks everything to pass himself off as a shipwrecked sailor. Rescued by a Genoese tartan and befriended by Jacopo, Dantès finally tastes freedom after fourteen long years, vowing to reclaim his life and deliver justice upon his enemies.