The Count of Monte Cristo - Chapter 29 – The House of Morrel & Son

Once a thriving business, Morrel & Son now stands in silence and despair. With bankruptcy looming and his last hope—the ship Pharaon—overdue, Monsieur Morrel faces ruin with quiet dignity. When a mysterious Englishman arrives bearing enormous debts and grave news, Morrel’s courage is tested to its limit. The ship is lost, the crew saved, and Morrel’s honor hangs by a thread. But compassion still lingers behind the stranger’s calm eyes. Offering both time and mercy, he gives Morrel a three-month reprieve—and leaves a cryptic promise for Julie: a letter signed Sinbad the Sailor will one day bring deliverance.