Count of Monte Cristo

If it hadn't been for this cargo ship, Edmund and Lin Ke would have faced the challenge of remaining on a deserted island.They met the ship in the evening, and the dusk horizon slowly swept along the sponge, and the sea level was dyed red by the sunrays. The bright colors and the endless charm of the sea surged with fiery passion.

Edmund and Lin Ke called out, their voices were urgent and full of strength, and they were heard by the sailors on the deck.They picked up the binoculars and saw the two of them. At that time, Lin Ke and Edmund were already in a panic.

They are very friendly, Edmund and Lin Ke were picked up on their cargo ship, and their boat was also taken on this ship, they have a beautiful name, Wren!

The cargo ship was sailing from Calcutta, and they were going to far away India, where they were going to bring delicious spices and tobacco, and then they had to return before Christmas.Their destination is the port of Marseille in Paris, France.Hearing this place, Edmund was in a trance for a moment, but he concealed it well and no one noticed.When the sailors on the ship heard what happened to the two of them, they were very sympathetic.Edmund truthfully told the story of the two of them being taken away by robbers, fleeing in a storm, and living on a deserted island, although some details were omitted.Edmund looked calm, spoke fluently, and the story was well-founded, so no one doubted it.The captain was an old and experienced Italian. He just looked at Lin Ke and the others, and he agreed with them to stay here. Edmond was going back to Marseille.Lin Ke didn't have any objections. Edmond also said that they would give them some rewards when they returned to Marseilles. He said that his family was very rich, and he came to be a sailor because he was angry with his family. Unfortunately, he encountered all this.

The sailors believed it.

Edmund and Lin Ke finally had a hot meal, filled with emotion.

"Hey, Eisen, are you from the East? There are many weak and strange people like you in India. You have a very fancy knife." A young sailor with a straight nose and dark complexion came to say hello.

Lin Ke also smiled, "Well, why am I surprised?" He spoke French, and Lin Ke could answer a few words briefly.

The sailor suddenly grabbed the knife in his hand, "Did you carve the patterns on the handle?"

Lin Ke was startled, and found that his expression was only curious and admiring, and said with a smile: "You like this knife, if you give me ten francs, I will sell it to you."

The sailor was unwilling, "Your knife is not worth the price."

"Well, then give it back to me." He stretched out his hand, and the sailor returned the knife to Lin Ke although he was reluctant to give it up.Then a sailor of about 40 grades came over.

The young man called him, "Dear Seth, how did you come out? Are you feeling better?"

"Ahem..." He coughed and looked at Lin Ke, "I heard that two strangers came on our boat, so I came out to have a look." He asked Lin Ke, "What's your name?" Although the person is in poor health, his eyes are quite sharp.

Lin Ke looked at him. This man was pale, with sunken eye sockets, and his body was thin. He seemed to be sick.He said respectfully, "Eisen."

"Where's the other person?" He turned his head and asked the young sailor, who pointed in one direction and said, "The man said he can steer, he is an experienced sailor, so let him go to the wheelhouse."

"Well. Young man, can you tell me what happened to you again?"

Lin Ke could only smile, but he had no idea in his heart. It seemed that this person was not easy to deal with.

"Okay, but look, I'm dirty, I can go and clean it first, do you think it's okay?" Just wait until Edmond comes.

It seemed that the man could not stay outside for a long time, and the young sailor kept persuading him, "Dear Cesc, go back to the cabin, your body can't catch cold, we will treat you immediately when we return to Marseilles. Immediately, he also persuaded, "I will come to your cabin to tell you our legendary experience at night, so as to relieve your boredom."

Sykes was moved, he was supported by the young sailor back to the cabin, just as he went in, Edmund came out from the cab.Ah Lin Ke hurried forward and told him about it.After listening to Edmund, he looked at the back of Sykes leaving again, thoughtful.

"You don't have to worry, let's find a place to rest now." Edmond walked forward first, "We have already arranged a place for us, so we can sleep soundly tonight."

Lin Ke was very excited, "How many days can we arrive in Marseille?"

"a week later."

"What are your plans?"

"I'll buy you a birthday present first."

"Ah!" Lin Ke opened his mouth in disbelief, "Edmond, you are not serious, are you? Where did we get the money?" After speaking, Lin Ke realized that he had money.However, it is strange to do so.

Edmund stopped in his tracks and looked back at him, "Of course." Then he stopped talking, no matter what Linko asked, he remained silent.The young sailor appeared out of nowhere, and Lin Ke stopped harassing Edmond when he saw him.

"Can your knife be cheaper?" He still didn't give up.Lin Ke smiled. This knife was originally found in their dilapidated boat. As for the pattern on the handle of the knife, it was carved by Edmond when he was bored during the stormy days. He took it and used it with ease. This knife also helped Edmond treat a poisonous snakebite.So he won't sell it. He just said ten francs because he knew the sailor wouldn't buy it.Unexpectedly, he was quite persistent, Lin Ke said: "Well, I won't sell it anymore, the knife is very important to me."

The sailor's expression changed, "Did you just lie to me?"

"No, I just don't want to sell." Lin Ke said kindly.

The sailor was angry, and he wanted to take the knife, but he had scruples.

Edmund said suddenly, "Who was that with you just now?"

"If I answer, will he sell me his pocket knife?"

"No." Edmond shook his head, "But if you tell me, I can carve one for you. Just take the knife at your waist. What pattern do you want?"

The sailor was visibly moved.Lin Ke didn't know what Edmund's plan was, so the three stopped there.

The sailor said: "His name is Seth Ke, and he is the deputy captain of the Wren. He stayed in the cabin to rest because he was sick this time."

"Is he French?"

"Yes."

"Do you know where he lives?"

"Baigard."

"Who does he serve?"

"Monleyn Company." The young sailor shrugged, "We all serve the Monleyn Company, and Mr. Monleyn is the owner of this cargo ship!"

"Captain Montlain!" cried Edmund, whose excitement could be seen by anyone.

"Yes, why are you so excited, God, what nonsense have I said to get you so excited!"

Edmund quickly controlled his emotions.

"I've heard about the Montlain company, so I'm quite excited."

"Alas..." the young sailor sighed, "I heard that Montlain's situation is not very good...something seems to be wrong." The sailor scratched his head, confused.

"What's going on? Dear partner, what do you know, can you tell me? I admire Mr. Menglian's qualities, he has helped me before." Edmund asked.

"I don't know much. I've only heard what Sikes said. He may know more than I do."

Lin Ke was at a loss when he heard it, and he said, "Can we find a place to talk?"

Edmund seemed to realize that the three of them were still standing in place, and then he said, "Dear partner, would you like to sit in our cabin for a while and tell me everything you know in detail? I would like to carve you many Beautiful patterns as my reward for you."

"I want his pocket knife."

Lin Ke was speechless, this man was really persistent, but Edmund refused. "I'm sorry, it's his item, I can't agree, you should consider my proposal."

The sailor agreed anyway.

The three of them went to the cabin provided by the first officer.

Edmund began to question, and the sailor knew everything he could say.Their conversation didn't end until Lin Ke cleaned up the cabin.Edmund looked gloomy and sullen.

The sailor went away happily.

Then suddenly Edmund came out of the cabin.

"Edmond?" Lin Ke shouted, "It's so late, what are you going to do?"

Edmund said: "I'll go find Sykes, Eisen." Because all the English names on the ship are Lin Ke.

"Hey, wait for me." Lin Ke hurriedly put on his shoes and followed him, "I remembered, we have to tell him about our legendary experience?" Lin Ke yawned as he walked, tears streaming down his face The face is wrinkled, it is sleepy.

"are not you tired?"

"It's okay, let's go." Link took Edmond's hand and walked to Sykes' cabin. The sailor had described the structure of the ship to them in detail.Lin Ke guessed that this man named Sykes must be a friend of Edmund in the past, and that the owner of the Montlaine should be the boss of Edmond in the past, and he may also be his benefactor.When Edmund went to him, he might also want to find out what happened to the most important two people, his father and his fiancée, after being away for more than ten years.This is left guessing.However, Lin Ke couldn't remember the specific plot, and it was difficult to remember the names of foreigners, and the translations were different. After a long time, he couldn't remember anything at all.He suddenly had an extremely funny idea, and he didn't know which translation he traveled through.The thought made him shudder, he was so bored.

He was leafing through a book when they arrived at Sikes's.Seeing Leaving and Edmund coming in, he sat upright and stared at the two of them sharply.

"Hello, Mr. Sykes, I'm Sinbad the Sailor." Oh, yes, Edmond also made up a name for himself.

Edmond was generous, and Lin Ke followed him and sat down on a stool beside him.

"Where are you from?" asked Sikes.

"Italian sailors," replied Edmond in fluent Italian, with a touch of earth.

"Your French is also very pure."

"My mother is French."

"I heard that you were a sailor on a freighter before?"

"Yes."

"Can you tell me in detail how you escaped from the island? Where are your partners?"

Lin Ke quietly tugged on Edmund's sleeve, this little action did not escape Sykes' eyes, "What is the relationship between this kid and you?"

"He's my friend, we escaped together."

"Oh."

"Have you organized your language? Can you tell me about the exciting scene?" Pirates are a group of fierce people. They are sometimes more terrifying than the police. God bless things.It was as much a miracle as escaping a robber's net on dry land.

Edmund began to repeat what they had just said on the boat. What was even more powerful was that he was verbatim, as if he had memorized it in advance, and even the details were exactly the same. Lin Ke was very sure that he was making it up, such as How did they escape? He said that he took advantage of the storm on the pirate ship, and the hull touched the reef, causing water leakage. Then the pirates couldn't care less, so they had a chance to escape. Blown to an isolated island by a storm, they waited for them.Lost contact with other partners.These things are roughly true, but the details are totally wrong.But Sikes seemed attracted by Edmund's statement.When Edmund paused for a rest, he even urged Edmund to finish speaking quickly.Lin Ke had no choice but to get up to see where there was water, and then said: "He needs to drink water." Sykes reacted and asked Link to pour Edmund a glass of water.

Then Edmund continued to describe those thrilling scenes, which completely convinced him, he said: "You are so brave, God bless you!" Lin Ke didn't understand why Edmund didn't tell them the truth directly, but he also Not to refute, anyway, Edmond always has his own reasons for doing these things.

Next, Edmund began to inquire about some things on shore, about the recent situation in France, about some practical facts about Paris, and about the situation of the Montlain Company.Edmund's question was so subtly that Sikes was entirely oblivious to his intentions.Lin Ke was listening beside him, his eyelids were fighting and his head was shaking.Sykes was still talking nonsense. He probably had been bored in the cabin for a long time, and few people usually came to see him, so he was bored.Now there is someone chatting with him very happily and interestingly, he became interested all of a sudden, and his face became rosy.Be polite to Edmund, he is still talking about this voyage with great interest, how much cargo they will bring back, how much benefits they will receive, and how much profit the Monleyn Company will get...

Edmund patted Lin Ke on the shoulder, and then said to Sykes, "It's late, let's go back to rest first. I'll talk to you tomorrow, okay?"

"Oh." Sikes noticed that a little guy was too sleepy to keep his eyes open.He had to suppress the excitement of the conversation, and said, "Okay, I'll go to your cabin tomorrow. You're such a good companion to talk with. Sinbad, I wish you sweet dreams."