CHAPTER XXVII
SHADOWS OF THE PAST
Hardly had Luciola uttered the last words, than a deep voice said:
"Eugenie Danglars, I thank you in the name of humanity! The past is forgiven!"
The diva turned affrightedly around. The Count of Monte-Cristo stood before her, leading his son by the hand.
"Oh, how grateful I am to you," said Luciola, sobbing. "You recognized me?"
"I have never lost sight of you," replied Monte-Cristo, earnestly; "and the name you bear makes me a debtor to you."
"You shame me, count—you my debtor?"