"Powerful enemies are united against him, and if we are not more prudent they will crush both him and us."
"Enemies! Who could be an enemy of Spero?"
"One of the enemies is Monsieur de Larsagny!"
"And the other?"
"Have you noticed the Count of Vellini's secretary?"
"Signor Fagiano? Yes, I know him."
"Fagiano is not his real name."
"Do you know it?"
"Not yet, but I hope to very soon. Signor Fagiano and Monsieur Larsagny have met before. When the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo was announced at your soiree the other evening, Monsieur de Larsagny became pale as death, his eyes stared at the young man as if he had been a spectre, and, under pretence of seeking a cooler spot, he hurriedly left the room."
"Yes, I remember," said Gontram.