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 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 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 105 - The Père Lachaise Cemetery
Beauchamp
Beauchamp attends the funeral with Debray and Château-Renaud. He spots Morrel standing apart from the crowd, points him out to his friends, and later follows them away from the cemetery, having failed to find Morrel when the others depart.