Upon my word,' said Dantes, 'you make me tremble. If I listen much longer to you, I shall believe the world is filled with tigers and crocodiles.''Remember that two-legged tigers and crocodiles are more dangerous than those that walk on four.
Dantes expresses his discomfort with the dark perspective being presented to him, feeling that it might lead him to see the world as a perilous place filled with threats. His statement reveals a sense of vulnerability and fear in acknowledging the dangers that surround him.
The response emphasizes that the real dangers often come from those who are human, suggesting that people can be more treacherous and harmful than wild animals. This highlights the theme of betrayal and deception in society, which is a central concern in the narrative of "The Count of Monte Cristo."
