Albert felt his blood boiling. There was no doubt about it now. Danglars was defending himself with the shamelessness of a guilty man, but also with the confidence of someone telling at least part of the truth. Not from conscience, but from fear.
Besides, what was Albert really looking for? Not to determine who was more guilty, Danglars or Monte Cristo. He needed someone who would answer for this offense. Someone who would fight. And Danglars clearly wouldn't fight.
But more than that, as everything he'd forgotten or overlooked suddenly clicked into place, Albert realized the truth. Monte Cristo knew everything, he'd even bought Ali Pasha's daughter. Knowing everything, he'd suggested Danglars write to Yanina. After getting the response, he'd agreed to introduce Albert to Haydée. He'd allowed the conversation to turn to Ali's death and hadn't stopped Haydée from telling her story, though he'd probably warned her in Greek not to directly implicate Albert's father.
