M. Beauchamp
Chapter 39 - The Guests
Beauchamp — aliases: Monsieur Beauchamp, the journalist
Beauchamp arrives to find breakfast, complaining of his political duties and the upcoming speech by Danglars. He ridicules the idea of vampires and bandits, dismissing the Count as a fabrication, but is impressed by the Count’s sophisticated apology for his lack of French etiquette during the meal.
Chapter 40 - Breakfast
Beauchamp — aliases: Monsieur Beauchamp
Beauchamp, a journalist, questions the Count about his pills and offers all Parisian theatre boxes. He declines to go to the House of Representatives, preferring to write about the Count for his readers, and asks Albert to keep the credit for the introduction to him.
Chapter 74 - The Villefort Family Vault
Beauchamp
Beauchamp rides in the funeral carriage, debating the constitutional health of Madame de Saint-Méran and the political nature of Noirtier. At the cemetery, he engages in a philosophical conversation with Debray about life and death.
Chapter 84 - Beauchamp
Beauchamp — aliases: the journalist
Beauchamp arrives at Albert de Morcerf's home after a three-week journey to Janina, presenting a sworn statement from local inhabitants that confirms Fernand Mondego betrayed Ali Pasha. He offers Albert the proof, explaining that he sought certainty before considering a duel, and when Albert burns the documents, Beauchamp agrees to keep the secret, advising his friend to hide his sorrow and suggesting a visit to the Count.
Chapter 85 - The Journey
Beauchamp — aliases: journalist
Beauchamp visits the Count to discuss the rumors regarding the engagement, confirming he advised Albert to keep quiet. He declines the invitation to travel to Normandy, citing a need to watch his newspaper's postbox. Later, he sends his valet Florentin with a letter and a newspaper to Albert in Normandy, which contains the renewed exposure of Fernand's past.
Chapter 86 - Judgement Is Passed
Beauchamp / M. Beauchamp — aliases: friend
Beauchamp explains to Albert how the government newspaper published the article on proof from Janina, then recounts his experience hiding in a gallery during the inquiry, describing Fernand's defense and the arrival of Haydée as the decisive witness.
Chapter 87 - Provocation
Beauchamp
Beauchamp accompanies Albert de Morcerf to the Danglars residence, supporting his friend's investigation into the source of the scandal. He remains largely silent during the confrontation with Danglars but agrees with Albert's assessment that the Count of Monte Cristo is the true antagonist and must be questioned directly.
Chapter 88 - The Insult
Beauchamp
Beauchamp accompanies Albert to the confrontation and later returns to the box to mediate. He attempts to request an explanation from the Count but is dismissed; he then formalizes the duel arrangements, specifying pistols and the Bois de Vincennes, before leaving in astonishment at the Count's demeanor.
Chapter 90 - The Encounter
Beauchamp
Beauchamp waits at the duel site with Château-Renaud. He brings the pistols he purchased for the affair. He is astonished by Albert's confession and asks Château-Renaud to interpret the strange events.
Chapter 91 - Mother and Son
Beauchamp
Beauchamp speaks first after the duel is cancelled, congratulating Albert on his heroism and advising him to leave Paris for a tranquil spot to train and eventually return quietly or with respect, noting that inconclusive duels attract serious ones. Albert thanks Beauchamp and Château-Renaud for the service of acting as his seconds. After Beauchamp offers his hand and Château-Renaud waves, Albert barely mutters 'Adieu' to them.
Chapter 96 - The Marriage Contract
Beauchamp
Beauchamp attends the contract signing as a guest, mingling with the crowd and observing the events. He is present when the police arrive, witnessing the sudden collapse of Andrea Cavalcanti's fortunes.
Chapter 104 - The Signature of Baron Danglars
Beauchamp
Beauchamp attends the funeral viewing, discussing the deaths in the Villefort family with Debray and Château-Renaud. He notes the irony that Villefort might face scandal if the deaths had occurred elsewhere.
Chapter 109 - The Assizes
Beauchamp — aliases: the journalist
Beauchamp navigates the crowded courtroom and engages in a detailed conversation with Debray and Château-Renaud about the upcoming trial. He reveals to his friends that he has gathered information from a former Villefort servant, who claimed that young Edouard is a child murderer using an elixir to kill his relatives. He also explains the Count of Monte Cristo's likely absence from the proceedings due to his direct involvement in the Caderousse case.
Chapter 110 - The Indictment
Beauchamp
Beauchamp observes the trial from the crowd, witnessing the dramatic revelations and Villefort's collapse. He comments on the theatrical nature of the event, stating that drama exists in nature as well as in art.