The way people speak in The Count of Monte Cristo. Can someone explain? Submitted by foxdna t3_ybuprh on October 23, 2022 at 10:21 PM in books 83 comments 105
ActonofMAM t1_itlvxm4 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 4:40 PM I think that extreme formality was also used as a way of indicating dislike and displeasure. Patronizing on purpose, with a side order of "I'm getting close to challenging you to a duel." Permalink 1
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