"Do you know it positively?" asked Fanfaro uneasily.
Anselmo then related all he knew, and only kept silent with regard to the fact of his being Jane's father.
Fanfaro listened attentively to his words, and then said:
"I shall inform the Count of Monte-Cristo of this. In three days he will be here. You, Anselmo," he added, turning to the ex-convict, "are too weak and sick to take part in our work, but we shall keep you informed if anything important turns up, and—"
"For Heaven's sake," interrupted Anselmo, "do not leave me behind. Let us go at once, every minute is precious! O God, if she lives no more!"
"Let us hope for the best," said Fanfaro, earnestly; "forward then with God for Monte-Cristo and his son!"
"And for my Jane," muttered Anselmo to himself. "God in heaven take my life, but save hers!"