Count of Monte Cristo

Sikes came early next morning.At that time, Lin Ke was in a drowsy sleep.I heard Edmund and Sykes whispering something, and then they went out.When Lin Ke really woke up and went out to look for them, he found that they were on the deck. The sun shone on the sea, sparkling, and today was another sunny day.

Lin Ke greeted them and went to wash up.When it comes to washing, it is really hard. There is no toothbrush here, just use some grass leaves and water to rinse your mouth.Lin Ke went over there to fetch a bucket of water to wash himself, and then cut his hair, which was already very long. "It's time to take care of it." Lin Ke said to himself, he rubbed his stomach, and felt a little hungry.Lin Ke looked at the other sailors, and then caught one and asked where the kitchen was.He was going to make something for himself, there shouldn't be any taboos on this ship.

Lin Ke touched the kitchen, and after searching for a long time, he only found some dry bread and halva. Lin Ke didn't mind, so he took them and went out.He went to the deck and handed it to Edmond and Sykes. The two chatted happily with smiles on their faces. When Lin Ke went, they were still talking about the customs of Marseilles.

Sikes refused, and his meals were cooked.

Edmund took a few bites of the bread, and Linko found a place to sit down.He sipped his soup and listened to the conversation between Edmund and Sikes.

Many small benches were placed on the deck, and the other sailors took their places to start the day's activities.From time to time, sailors came to say hello to Sykes, and some people smiled at Linko and the others.The people on board are very friendly.

Sikes continued: "Sinbad, you are very like a friend of mine. He has been away for a long time, and he is a very good sailor."

"Really?" Edmund said calmly, "What's his name? Is he your former partner?"

Lin Ke has confirmed that Sykes is Edmund's former friend, but he no longer knows Edmund.

"Edmond Dantès." Sykes stared at him closely, "Do you know him?" Edmond's reaction was very flat, he shook his head, and even asked with a smile, "Then you How is your friend now?"

"He's dead," said Sikes firmly.The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"What a pity! You are such a good partner, you can remember your friend." Edmund said sincerely.

Lin Ke complained in his heart. It seems that Edmund is also an acting school. There is no unnatural expression and movement of this person, and his psychological quality is excellent.

"Hehe..." Sykes said sadly, "Edmond Dantès is a very good sailor, and he is very highly valued by Mr. Montrene. When we learned of his death, our captain still mourned for him. A funeral was held."

"Really?" Edmund's expression finally changed. He seemed to be crying, "Is his relatives okay? I think a young man died. If he had a family, his family must be in great pain. ..."

Who knew that Sykes was even more excited, "God always makes fun of people like this! Let the good people be wronged, the poor are jingle bells, but the bad people can always rise to the top! Wealth is also accumulated quickly! Edmund's father is a suffering person, and his son After his death, he was miserable without a relative by his side, and his life was very difficult. At the same time, he insisted that his son was innocent and would definitely come back to see him again, but he learned the news of his son's death , the miserable old man couldn't bear such a blow, and soon went to follow his son... May he rest in peace and be happy in heaven!"

As soon as these words came out, Edmund's face turned pale, his cheeks showed pain, and his eye sockets were sunken and filled with bloodshot eyes, as if there were tears, but they were as dry as a dry well.He turned around and his shoulders trembled violently, Lin Ke was at a loss, and Sykes was also surprised.

"My dear friend, what is the matter with you? Did my story offend you?"

Edmund didn't speak, and Linke said: "Sinbad thought of his father. Sons in the world always have the same feelings for their father. They hear what happened to other fathers as if they saw what happened to their own father. Always so emotional. Sinbad's father died a long time ago..."

His explanation convinced Sikes.He said with emotion: "My dear partner, you are really like a priest, not a seasoned sailor. You must have a deep affection for your father."

"Mr. Sykes, I made you laugh. My father loves me very much, but for some reason I can't take good care of him and be filial to him. He has left me now, leaving me alone in this world." Edmond He said it sincerely, and he expressed his feelings. His painful eyes and tone showed his helplessness, nostalgia and remorse.

Sykes also shed tears of sympathy, expressed regret for him and hoped that Edmund could cheer up. "I just heard you say that your friend is innocent? Why did he leave you, where did he go, so that his father can't take care of him, and his father regrets passing away?"

"Alas..." Sykes sighed, "This story starts with a trip to sea. The story is very long, and I am a little unclear about what happened in it. Would you like to listen to me? My friend, no one has been there for a long time. Speaking of him, I think only me and our ship owner remember such a friend? Dear Sinbad, I have a long story, and you would like to waste your time listening to me, a boring sick person, remembering a Partners in heaven?"

"I would." Edmund seemed to have regained his senses, and his expression was normal again. "Mr. Sykes, your friendship with your friends is really touching. I would be happy to share your story."

Then Sykes told him about Edmond's previous affairs. He said that Edmond was arrested by the prosecutor's office because he participated in the affairs of Emperor Napoleon, saying that he was treason and then he was arrested and locked up in death row.His poor father began to sell his belongings to maintain his basic life because he missed his son and lost his life.Mr. Montlain once went to his home to take him to take care of him, but the kind and stubborn old man refused.After a year, no one knew about Edmond, and it was rumored that he was dead. He said that his son would come back, and he would wait here for his son to come back.Edmond also has a fiancée who has been taking care of his father. He also has a friend named Fernand, but the old man hates Fernand very much and is always reluctant to see him.In the end the poor old man got enteritis, and he went on a hunger strike.His fiancée is a very beautiful woman, kind and compassionate, and he is willing to take care of the elderly, but the old man refuses.

Sykes was talking, tears flowed, he wiped, and then choked up, "The old man died in the end, I guess he died of hunger..."

"My God! This is so unfortunate!!" Edmund stood up and said hoarsely. He was pacing on the spot, clutching the plate with one hand convulsively, screaming in pain with red eyes, "God!" , this is really unfortunate!"

Lin Ke said suddenly: "Sinbad, give me your plate." He noticed that Edmund's fingers had blood stains, and he crushed the plate.

Edmond's breathing became short of breath, he wanted to howl, to scream, to jump into the sea, to tear up those enemies, to relieve the pain at this moment...

Lin Ke hugged him, "Sailor Sinbad, we are on the Wren! Your family still has an inheritance waiting for you to inherit!"

Edmund was startled, his body stiffened suddenly, and then his eyes were red, "You are right. Mr. Sykes, your friend is so unfortunate! His poor father... so sad!" Edmund Meng was still immersed in the sad atmosphere and couldn't extricate himself. Seeing that he couldn't help it, Lin Ke wanted to calm him down temporarily.

Lin Ke wanted to change the subject, he asked: "Your captain, Mr. Menglian, is a good man, he must be living a very happy life."

"No! No!" Sykes said no twice in a row, and then he sighed deeply, "Mountain Company has also suffered a blow recently... My God! God must have forgotten us, just like he abandoned us before. Like the whole of mankind, he no longer likes to hear about his subjects..."

"Is there something wrong with his business?"

Sykes smiled reluctantly, "He lost five boats within two years, and he paid several huge sums of compensation for this... Because everyone knows about these losses, everyone redeemed their money one after another. Leon's company is struggling. When I went to sea this time, I heard a lot of rumors, and I heard that Monleen's company may go bankrupt, but I believe this is impossible, and the difficulties are temporary. If we and the Pharaoh can return to Marseilles safely , then everything will be settled."

"Captain Menglian will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties. He has a noble heart and perfect character. God will never treat anyone who believes in him badly! There is an old saying in China that good people are rewarded with good rewards!" Edmond Suddenly speaking in a firm tone, what he said was categorical, as reliable and convincing as a prophecy that would definitely come true.

Lin Ke also nodded desperately. He knew who Edmond's benefactor was. After thinking about the books he had read, he was finally sure that Mr. Menglian could get through the difficulties.

"Don't worry. The wisdom of our ancestors for thousands of years can't be wrong. Mr. Meng Lien will definitely turn the danger into good luck!"

"God will bless you for your kindness." Sikes said to Edmund with emotion.

"You just said that your friend has a fiancée. What happened to her?" Edmund continued.

"A woman, a woman whose fiancé died. What can she do? She married someone else. She married Fernand, a good friend of her cousin's fiance."

"Ah!" Edmund smiled sarcastically, "Woman, your name is Fragile!" He recited a famous line from Shakespeare.

"No, Mercedes is a very loyal woman." Sykes said, "she has been taking care of Edmond's father and doing her best. She has been waiting for Edmund to come back, and many excellent young men came to him Courtship, but she has never been tempted. I have seen her several times, her sad face is haggard, and her previous charm is completely gone. She is crying and suffering. At this time, the old man also died, leaving her alone Alone, her cousin took care of her, cared about her, and finally he proposed to him, at that time there was no news from Edmond for a whole year, and everyone thought he was dead...Mercedes waited again Edmond for half a year, and then she didn't come back, and finally she married Fernand with a sad heart..."

"She has been waiting for him for eighteen months...Eighteen months!" Edmund murmured, his tone was indescribably complicated, it seemed that sadness seemed pain, and there seemed to be relief and relief... "Are they happy in the end?" ?”

"They left their hometown a week after they got married. I haven't seen her again... I think she should be very happy."

"Why do you say that?"

"I heard that Fernan has made military achievements and made a fortune. They have already lived a life in the upper class. How could they be unhappy? I heard that they have a son..."

Edmund shuddered, "Son?"

"I heard it from other people, and I haven't seen any of them since."

Edmund's shoulders slumped and his face was pale. He could not bear to hear so many unfortunate news at once. He covered his head in a tired look, and his eyes were full of sadness and hatred.But Sikes, so absorbed in his recollections, did not notice the change in Edmund.

"Fate tricks people..."

"Mr. Sykes, Mr. Sykes, you need to rest." A voice came.Sikes ignored it.

"Does this Edmond Dantès you speak of have any other friends?" asked Edmond.

"some."

Sykes' expression became serious, and the attitude and demeanor of the sailor in front of him made him feel familiar. He was so concerned about this matter, and Sykes asked suspiciously: "Sinbad, you seem to be very concerned Edmund?"

Edmund took a breath, and just about to answer, Lin Ke spoke first. "My dear Mr. Sykes, this story of yours reminds my friend of his father. He is in a bad mood. You should go back to dinner. You see there are already people waiting for you." Lin Ke saw yesterday's sailor standing beside him with breakfast and soup.

"It pains me to think of your friend being so miserable, and you will perhaps laugh at my sentimentality."

"You are a sympathetic person. Edmond was a very good person before he was alive. He had many friends and partners, but you know that the world is cold and warm now. Because of his imprisonment, many friends no longer communicate with each other. It's been more than ten years now... I don't know who remembers Edmund anymore."

"I envy him that he has a companion like you," said Edmund involuntarily.

"Mr. Sykes, you must go back to the cabin to rest." The young sailor repeated again.

Sykes nodded and left with red eyes. "My dear friend, thank you for listening to me, and I apologize for causing you sorrow." He was about to say something more, when the young sailor came up and helped him away.

Edmund turned his back to Linko, staring at the distant horizon in silence.Lin Ke knew that his mood was very turbulent, complicated, sad and painful at this time. He wanted to persuade him, but he couldn't find the right words, so he could only stand there silently and accompany him.