Montresor gives his servants explicit orders not to leave the house so that he can ensure that no one is there to witness or interfere with his revenge against Fortunato. By having the house empty, Montresor can carry out his plan without fear of being caught or stopped.
Montresor ensured there were no servants around by giving explicit orders to them to stay inside the house and not to leave. He also made sure that the carnival festivities would provide a convincing reason for their absence from the scene.
Montresor knew the house would be empty because he had carefully planned the murder of Fortunato, luring him to the catacombs by pretending to have a cask of Amontillado to taste. Montresor specifically chose the time of carnival when the streets would be busy and people would be celebrating, ensuring that no one would be around to witness their descent into the catacombs.
There were no servants present at Montresor's house when he arrived with Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado." Montresor ensures the house is vacant before leading Fortunato to the catacombs.
montresor makes certain that his house will be empty by telling his servants he will be out all night; he has supplied chains and wall-building materials to trap his victim.
Herbert Hoover
indentured servants
day 1
In Victorian times, rich and middle class people employed servants to do the house work.
They wanted to be house servants because they got to have any of the food that was leftover and it was way better than the food they got when they were working in the fields.
The narrator deliberately chooses a time when his servants are away to bring Fortunato into the palazzo and carry out his revenge undisturbed. This absence of attendants adds to the feeling of isolation and eeriness in the story. Additionally, having no attendants allows the narrator to focus solely on his plan without any interference.
Montresor knew the house would be empty because he had specifically planned and lured Fortunato to the catacombs under the pretense of tasting Amontillado, taking advantage of the carnival season when most people would be occupied with festivities.
Montresor seeks revenge against Fortunato because he believes Fortunato has insulted and wronged him. Montresor's desire for revenge is fueled by his pride, perceived slights, and sense of entitlement.