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turned very red.

“I was passing close to the door of the captain’s cabin, which was half open, and I saw him give the packet and letter to Dantès.”

“He did not speak to me of it,” replied the shipowner; “but if there be any letter he will give it to me.”

Danglars reflected for a moment. “Then, M. Morrel, I beg of you,” said he, “not to say a word to Dantès on the subject. I may have been mistaken.”

–The Count of Monte Cristo,
Alexandre Dumas

Based on Danglars’s reaction, the reader can infer the following implicit meaning:

Danglars is sharing a secret with Morrel.
Danglars speaks highly of Dantès to Morrel.
Danglars is embarrassed about his behavior.
Danglars believes that Dantès should have given him the letter.

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Danglars is embarrassed about his behavior.

He blushes and immediately asks Morrel to say nothing, pretending he may have been mistaken — a classic attempt to cover up an awkward or improper action (e.g., having watched or accused Dantès). The other options aren’t supported by the passage.