The Carnival at Rome — The Count Grants Freedom and Reveals His Refinement (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 11)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the morning of Carnival preparations continues as the Count offers Franz and Albert complete use of his carriage. He insists on their independence for the remaining days,...
16 Mai 9min
The Carnival at Rome — Costumes Prepared and the Count Returns (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 10)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the theatre conversation turns to the cost and spectacle of the Count’s windows overlooking the Corso. The Countess G—— measures his display in thousands of Roman crowns,...
15 Mai 6min
The Carnival at Rome — The Count’s Identity Questioned in the Theatre Box (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 9)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Argentina theatre becomes a place of inquiry as the Count’s identity is examined in close detail. Franz explains how the Count introduced himself at the Hôtel de Lond...
14 Mai 11min
The Carnival at Rome — At the Argentina Theatre, Questions About the Count (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 8)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the scene shifts to the Argentina theatre as Franz and Albert take the Count’s box after the Carnival. The Countess G—— recognizes them immediately and fixes her attentio...
13 Mai 11min
The Carnival at Rome — Costumes Arranged and Violets Kept for Tomorrow (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 7)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, plans for the next day’s Carnival continue as Franz and Albert seek Roman peasant costumes. Signor Pastrini refuses the idea of last-minute tailoring but promises ready-m...
12 Mai 8min
The Carnival at Rome — The Masquerade Ends and the Carriages Disperse (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 6)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival on the Corso comes to an abrupt close as the bell sounds and the masquerade disperses. The carriages break formation in an instant, and Franz and Albert find...
11 Mai 8min
The Carnival at Rome — Bouquet of Violets Signals a Passing Romance (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 5)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival along the Corso yields a fleeting exchange as a bouquet of violets passes between carriages. Albert loses his mask in the encounter and answers with a flouri...
10 Mai 7min
The Carnival at Rome — The Count Withdraws at the Rospoli Palace Window (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 4)
In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival procession carries the carriage past the Rospoli Palace, where a blue domino appears at a white-draped window. The Count halts the carriage and withdraws, of...
9 Mai 7min
