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501 39 |          and all four set forward; Athos upon a horse he owed to
502 39 |           but none of them, except Athos, knew Mme. Bonacieux. The
503 39 |          Bonacieux. The opinion of Athos was that it was indeed she;
504 39 |            again?" ~"Friend," said Athos, gravely, "remember that
505 39 |      gentlemen were always ready. ~Athos divided them into three
506 40 |          and severe countenance of Athos crossed his mind; if he
507 40 |        cardinal which he required, Athos would no more give him his
508 40 |            more give him his hand--Athos would renounce him. ~It
509 40 |          he had entered, and found Athos and the four Musketeers
510 40 |                 Returned home with Athos, Aramis and Porthos inquired
511 40 |          Porthos, with one voice. ~Athos fell into a profound reverie
512 40 |      waiting in the next chamber. ~Athos sipped the last bottle of
513 41 |   separated from his good friends--Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. This
514 41 |          explained. ~Then also, as Athos had predicted, it became
515 42 |     Villeroy: ~M. d'Artagnan, ~MM. Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, after
516 42 |        wine in your tavern?" asked Athos. ~"Well, pardieu! there
517 42 |        Artagnan. ~"Our wine!" said Athos, astonished. ~"Yes, that
518 42 |           this wine, Aramis?" said Athos. ~"No; and you, Porthos?" ~"
519 42 |           Porthos?" ~"No; and you, Athos?" ~"No!" ~"If it was not
520 42 |          us drink it." ~"No," said Athos; "don't let us drink wine
521 42 |          source." ~"You are right, Athos," said d'Artagnan. "Did
522 42 |          is not his writing!" said Athos. "I am acquainted with it;
523 42 |            Thou alarmest me!" said Athos, who never used thee and
524 42 |           that woman?" ~It was now Athos who turned pale. ~D'Artagnan
525 42 |    Frightful! frightful!" murmured Athos, while Porthos broke the
526 42 |          In the first place," said Athos, "let us leave this chamber;
527 42 |         eggs and some water, which Athos went himself to draw at
528 42 |          Well," said d'Artagnan to Athos, "you see, my dear friend,
529 42 |        this is war to the death." ~Athos shook his head. ~"Yes, yes,"
530 42 |         branded in consequence." ~"Athos, she is your wife, I tell
531 42 |     eternally over his head," said Athos. "We must extricate ourselves
532 42 |           poisoners." ~"Bah!" said Athos. "God has preserved us hitherto,
533 42 |      undertone. ~"What she?" asked Athos. ~"Constance." ~"Madame
534 42 |             Ah, that's true!" said Athos. "My poor friend, I had
535 42 |          my part--" ~"Good," cried Athos, "good! Yes, my dear Aramis,
536 42 |           from his mistress," said Athos, in a low voice. "But take
537 42 |           I think I have it," said Athos. "Don't you say, dear d'
538 43 |            able to accompany them, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, mounted
539 43 |      called the Red Dovecot, which Athos had discovered two days
540 43 |          in the three friends, and Athos, advancing a few paces in
541 43 |            not an answer," replied Athos. "Who goes there? Answer,
542 43 |            his night rounds," said Athos. "What do you wish, gentlemen?" ~"
543 43 |           King's Musketeers," said Athos, more and more convinced
544 43 |           than themselves--leaving Athos the post of speaker. ~One
545 43 |            front of his companion. Athos made a sign to Porthos and
546 43 |          pardon, my officer," said Athos; "but we were ignorant with
547 43 |          yourself, monsieur," said Athos, who began to be annoyed
548 43 |    Eminence, for the third time. ~"Athos," said the Musketeer. ~The
549 43 |      gentlemen, monseigneur," said Athos; "require our parole, and
550 43 |         have a quick ear, Monsieur Athos," said the cardinal; "but
551 43 |          Yes, your Eminence," said Athos, while the two Musketeers
552 43 |            placed in you. Monsieur Athos, do me, then, the honor
553 43 |         Well, upon my honor," said Athos, "your Eminence is right
554 43 |              I, monseigneur?" said Athos. "I did not even draw my
555 43 |        that in falling," continued Athos, with some hesitation, "
556 43 |          fellows were drunk," said Athos. "and knowing there was
557 43 |     violence, without doubt," said Athos. "I have had the honor of
558 43 |            her, monseigneur," said Athos. ~"You did not see her?
559 43 |       truth." ~"Monseigneur," said Athos, haughtily, "we are gentlemen,
560 43 |       doubt what you say, Monsieur Athos, I do not doubt it for a
561 43 |            shut up with her," said Athos, "but as notwithstanding
562 43 |             replied the cardinal. ~Athos bowed. ~"And now, gentlemen,
563 44 |           table and began to play. Athos walked about in a contemplative
564 44 |        While thinking and walking, Athos passed and repassed before
565 44 |        length fixed his attention. Athos went close to it, and distinguished
566 44 |         over." ~"Milady!" murmured Athos. ~"I listen to your Eminence
567 44 |            they should be spoken. ~Athos took advantage of this moment
568 44 |          of themselves and one for Athos. All three then sat down
569 44 |             or else in writing it. Athos, who had not lost a word
570 44 |       conversation?" ~"Hush!" said Athos, speaking in a low voice. "
571 44 |         about that." ~"Be prudent, Athos," said Aramis. ~"Be easy
572 44 |        easy on that head," replied Athos; "you know I am cool enough." ~
573 44 |           by the stovepipe. ~As to Athos, he went out without any
574 45 |      Conjugal Scene~ ~ ~ ~ ~    As Athos had foreseen, it was not
575 45 |          has become of Monseigneur Athos?" asked he. ~"Monseigneur,"
576 45 |       already said with respect to Athos. The cardinal made an approving
577 45 |          Musketeers, and return to Athos. ~For a hundred paces he
578 45 |           him. ~"My officer," said Athos, "has forgotten to give
579 45 |            still in her chamber." ~Athos availed himself of the permission,
580 45 |        bolt, Milady turned round. ~Athos was standing before the
581 45 |            she. ~"Humph," murmured Athos, "it is certainly she!" ~
582 45 |     serpent. ~"So far, well," said Athos, "I perceive you know me." ~"
583 45 |              Yes, Milady," replied Athos; "the Comte de la Fere in
584 45 |         sent upon the earth!" said Athos. "Your power is great, I
585 45 |       resuscitated you," continued Athos. "Hell has made you rich,
586 45 |            eyes flashed lightning. Athos remained sitting. ~"You
587 45 |         you to be? And the name of Athos as well concealed the Comte
588 45 |            strange one," continued Athos, laughing. "We have only
589 45 |        cried she. ~"Perhaps," said Athos; "But at all events listen
590 45 |          insult you, madame?" said Athos, laughing; "he has insulted
591 45 |         first, and he afterward." ~Athos was seized with a kind of
592 45 |           horrid image of terror. ~Athos slowly raised his pistol,
593 45 |           some doubt; but she knew Athos. Nevertheless, she remained
594 45 |          paper, and held it toward Athos. ~"Take it," said she, "
595 45 |           she, "and be accursed!" ~Athos took the paper, returned
596 45 |         Richelieu ~"And now," said Athos, resuming his cloak and
597 45 |            assent. ~With regard to Athos, he leaped lightly into
598 45 |              it is he." ~"Monsieur Athos," said Richelieu, "receive
599 45 |      required!" ~"I know it," said Athos, coolly, "since here it
600 45 |            Musketeers. ~Milady, as Athos had foreseen, on finding
601 45 |          revelation on the part of Athos. She might say that Athos
602 45 |          Athos. She might say that Athos had hanged her; but then
603 45 |           had hanged her; but then Athos would tell that she was
604 46 |     assembled in the same chamber. Athos was meditating; Porthos
605 46 |     peculiar to him. ~"Hush!" said Athos. ~"Oh, oh!" said d'Artagnan,
606 46 |           aboard." ~"Aramis," said Athos, "you went to breakfast
607 46 |           but meat." ~"What," said Athos, "no fish at a seaport?" ~"
608 46 |          ask you, Aramis," replied Athos. "I want to know if you
609 46 |           not many intruders. Yes, Athos, I know what you mean: we
610 46 |   circumstances were serious, took Athos's arm, and went out without
611 46 |        their way they met Grimaud. Athos made him a sign to come
612 46 |          see how it will be," said Athos: "we shall get into some
613 46 |               D'Artagnan looked at Athos to know if he ought to reply
614 46 |        conversation. ~"Well," said Athos, "don't you hear Monsieur
615 46 |       Artagnan. ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, "a wager!" ~"Ah, wooi,
616 46 |         wager! We listen, Monsieur Athos." ~"Yes, the wager!" said
617 46 |     Busigny, I will bet you," said Athos, "that my three companions,
618 46 |            Artagnan, in the ear of Athos, "you are going to get us
619 46 |         likely to be killed," said Athos, "if we do not go." ~"My
620 46 |          are four gentlemen," said Athos, "and we are four; an unlimited
621 46 |              Well, bring it," said Athos. ~The host obeyed. Athos
622 46 |           Athos. ~The host obeyed. Athos called Grimaud, pointed
623 46 |         you are paid for it?" said Athos, and he threw two pistoles
624 46 |         Monsieur de Busigny," said Athos, "will you be so kind as
625 46 |         minutes after seven," said Athos, "by which you perceive
626 46 |            passive obedience which Athos had taught him not even
627 46 |    explanation. ~"And now, my dear Athos," said he, "do me the kindness
628 46 |          you. Here at least," said Athos, pointing to the bastion, "
629 46 |                Yes," said Aramis, "Athos is right: ANIMADVERTUNTUR
630 46 |            Well, my dear," replied Athos, "you know well that the
631 46 |           enemy." ~"Well," replied Athos, "have you not heard what
632 46 |            charges to fire." ~"Oh, Athos!" said Aramis, "truly you
633 46 |           asked he, by a gesture. ~Athos pointed to the bastion. ~"
634 46 |           leave our skins there." ~Athos raised his eyes and his
635 46 |         with a shake of the head. ~Athos took a pistol from his belt,
636 46 |           again as if by a spring. Athos then made him a sign to
637 46 |            and the fourth bettor. ~Athos took off his hat, placed
638 47 |          Musketeers~ ~ ~ ~ ~    As Athos had foreseen, the bastion
639 47 |     Rochellais. ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, who had assumed the command
640 47 |       their pockets." ~"Yes," said Athos, "that's Grimaud's business." ~"
641 47 |              Heaven forfend!" said Athos; "they may serve us." ~"
642 47 |         and the cardinal," replied Athos. "How many guns, gentlemen?" ~"
643 47 |          the breakfast was ready. ~Athos replied, always by gestures,
644 47 |           tediousness of the duty, Athos allowed him to take a loaf,
645 47 |            And now to table," said Athos. ~The four friends seated
646 47 |            glory, gentlemen," said Athos. "I have induced you to
647 47 |               The secret is," said Athos, "that I saw Milady last
648 47 |         wi--" ~"Hush!" interrupted Athos. "You forget, my dear, you
649 47 |           Not so bad yet," replied Athos; "for by this time she must
650 47 |            A charming woman!" said Athos, sipping a glass of sparkling
651 47 |       folly to be committed," said Athos, "seeing it is the only
652 47 |        have balked." ~"Well," said Athos, "that only makes four;
653 47 |       service to me." ~"Bah!" said Athos, "God is great, as say the
654 47 |          he put down close to him, Athos arose carelessly, took the
655 47 |          weapons. ~"Pardieu!" said Athos, "it was hardly worth while
656 47 |           they don't see us," said Athos. ~"My faith," said Aramis, "
657 47 |       heretics." ~"In truth," said Athos, "Aramis is right. I will
658 47 |            you will be shot." ~But Athos heeded not his advice. Mounting
659 47 |                         Take care, Athos!" cried d'Artagnan; "don'
660 47 |         aiming?" ~"Yes, yes," said Athos; "but they are only civilians--
661 47 |            against the wall around Athos, but not one touched him. ~
662 47 |          wounded. ~"Grimaud," said Athos, still on the breach, "another
663 47 |        gentlemen, a sortie!" cried Athos. ~And the four friends rushed
664 47 |            muskets, Grimaud," said Athos, "and we, gentlemen, will
665 47 |           goes into England," said Athos. ~"With what view?" ~"With
666 47 |            he. ~"As to that," said Athos, "I beg you to believe that
667 47 |         than an empty bottle." And Athos threw fifteen paces from
668 47 |           a sinner." ~"Amen!" said Athos, "and we will return to
669 47 |      should tell a lie." ~"My dear Athos, I shall no longer count
670 47 |      Artagnan. ~"Here it is," said Athos; and he took the invaluable
671 47 |             On the contrary," said Athos, "it must be preserved carefully.
672 47 |         young man. ~"Why," replied Athos, carelessly, "she is probably
673 47 |            damned Musketeer, named Athos, has taken her safe-conduct
674 47 |               I do not jest," said Athos. ~"Do you know," said Porthos, "
675 47 |         What says the abbe?" asked Athos, quietly. ~"I say I am entirely
676 47 |           well as in France," said Athos. ~"She worries me everywhere,"
677 47 |            three reasons," replied Athos. "The first, that we have
678 47 |            s very simple," replied Athos. "As soon as the enemy are
679 47 |         cried Porthos. "Decidedly, Athos, you were born to be a general,
680 47 |           you." ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, "no divided attention,
681 47 |        Aramis. ~"Fire, then," said Athos. ~The four muskets made
682 47 |             Now, my friends," said Athos, "finish them at a blow.
683 47 |           first to the last?" said Athos. ~"My faith, it appears
684 47 |         left of the little troop. ~Athos looked at his watch. ~"Gentlemen,"
685 47 |        said you had an idea," said Athos. ~"Oh, I remember," said
686 47 |            that, d'Artagnan," said Athos, coolly. ~"And why not?
687 47 |    strangle her." ~"Well," replied Athos, "I am not far from approving
688 47 |           your idea, Aramis," said Athos, who felt much deference
689 47 |            Inform the queen!" said Athos; "and how? Have we relations
690 47 |           Aramis stopped on seeing Athos smile. ~"Well, do you not
691 47 |          you not adopt this means, Athos?" said d'Artagnan. ~"I do
692 47 |        reject it altogether," said Athos; "but I wish to remind Aramis
693 47 |          in the city yonder?" said Athos. ~"They are beating the
694 47 |         regiment against us," said Athos. ~"You don't think of holding
695 47 |     Artagnan. ~"Let it come," said Athos. "It is a quarter of an
696 47 |          orders." ~     ~ ~ ~ ~    Athos made a sign for his lackey
697 47 |         approach. ~"Grimaud," said Athos, pointing to the bodies
698 47 |           that is necessary," said Athos; "now for my idea." ~"I
699 47 |           is useless." ~"Yes, yes! Athos's idea!" cried Aramis and
700 47 |           all the better," replied Athos. ~"In that case we are as
701 47 |        just the man we want," said Athos. "It is he whom we must
702 47 |                Ah, my faith!" said Athos, "you require too much,
703 47 |          give them money?" replied Athos. "Have you any money?" ~
704 47 |            you talk of a regiment, Athos? It is a veritable army!" ~"
705 47 |               My faith, yes," said Athos; "there they are. See the
706 47 |            in hand. ~"Bravo!" said Athos; "that does honor to your
707 47 |           camp." ~"My faith," said Athos, "I have nothing to say
708 47 |          do now, gentlemen?" cried Athos. ~"Have you forgotten anything?"
709 47 |        flag be but a napkin." ~And Athos ran back to the bastion,
710 47 |          for pleasure's sake. ~But Athos might be said to bear a
711 47 |          him; not one struck him. ~Athos waved his flag, turning
712 47 |            Come down! come down!" ~Athos came down; his friends,
713 47 |            with joy. ~"Come along, Athos, come along!" cried d'Artagnan; "
714 47 |         stupid to be killed." ~But Athos continued to march majestically,
715 47 |           at the corpses," replied Athos. ~"But the dead cannot return
716 47 |     Porthos. ~"That's lucky," said Athos, shrugging his shoulders. ~
717 47 |            bungling fellows," said Athos; "how many have we killed
718 47 |          then?" ~We have said that Athos loved d'Artagnan like a
719 47 |         diamonds, my master," said Athos, disdainfully. ~"Ah, to
720 47 |     Porthos, drawing himself up at Athos's compliment; "as there
721 47 |           should be sold," replied Athos. The queen saving Monsieur
722 47 |            first to come and shake Athos by the hand, and acknowledge
723 47 |          their names?" ~"Messieurs Athos, Porthos, and Aramis." ~"
724 47 |         faith," said d'Artagnan to Athos, "you had a triumphant idea!
725 48 |          Family Affair~ ~ ~ ~ ~    Athos had invented the phrase,
726 48 |           all the world. Therefore Athos had invented the phrase,
727 48 |            again in the evening at Athos's lodging, and there finish
728 48 |          Everyone offered his own. Athos talked of the discretion
729 48 |               Unfortunately," said Athos, "he whom we send must possess
730 48 |            Not to be found!" cried Athos. "I know it well, so take
731 48 |            very sensible," replied Athos; "we must speculate upon
732 48 |         Speak lower, Aramis," said Athos. ~"That's wise--not for
733 48 |      deceived just the same," said Athos, who was an optimist when
734 48 |       children. To reach England"--Athos lowered his voice--"all
735 48 |   cardinal--" ~"Speak lower!" said Athos. ~"--of intrigues and secrets
736 48 |      forget, as you yourself said, Athos, that we only write to him
737 48 |        terms." ~"Let us see," said Athos, assuming in advance a critical
738 48 |           Englishman," interrupted Athos; "well commenced! Bravo,
739 48 |        even say, My Lord," replied Athos, who stickled for propriety. ~"
740 48 |            That's ingenious," said Athos. ~"Well, then, we will put
741 48 |           Lower! SACRE BLEU!" said Athos. ~"But," continued Aramis, "
742 48 |           Porthos. ~D'Artagnan and Athos looked at each other for
743 48 |         time in silence. At length Athos, after serious reflection
744 48 |            the word, and looked at Athos. ~"Repudiated by her husband,"
745 48 |   Repudiated by her husband," said Athos. ~"Because she had been
746 48 |       yeses had been pronounced by Athos, each with a sadder intonation. ~"
747 48 |           and d'Artagnan," replied Athos. ~"And does the husband
748 48 |         nature. ~"This time," said Athos, first breaking the silence, "
749 48 |          The devil! You are right, Athos," said Aramis; "and it is
750 48 |            wonderfully well," said Athos. "My dear Aramis, you have
751 48 |            the diamond?" continued Athos. ~"I have what is still
752 48 |         and Porthos started. As to Athos, he remained unmoved. ~"
753 48 |               It appears so," said Athos, "since here they are. I
754 48 |         her." ~"That's true," said Athos; "but that concerns Aramis." ~"
755 48 |            simple enough!" replied Athos. "Write a second letter
756 48 |           cousin." ~"Ah, ah!" said Athos. "This clever person is
757 48 |         return." ~"Capital!" cried Athos; "you are the king of poets,
758 48 |                In that case," said Athos, "Planchet must receive
759 48 |           Will that do?" ~"My dear Athos," said Aramis, "you speak
760 48 |       Greeks." ~"Well, then," said Athos, "it is agreed. Planchet
761 48 |         watch." ~"Take this," said Athos, with his usual careless
762 48 |           letter, and passed it to Athos. ~"See what she writes to
763 48 |         See what she writes to me, Athos," said he. ~Athos cast a
764 48 |           to me, Athos," said he. ~Athos cast a glance over the epistle,
765 48 |          are very fortunate," said Athos, rising; "I wish I could
766 48 |          enchanted that a man like Athos could envy him anything. "
767 48 |       neffer!" ~D'Artagnan, seeing Athos rise, did likewise, took
768 48 |    extended to Aramis and Porthos. Athos alone remained unmoved,
769 48 |          expected. ~"Really," said Athos to them, "you are not men
770 48 |         are very fastidious," said Athos; "such a beautiful woman!" ~"
771 48 |     Porthos, with his loud laugh. ~Athos started, passed his hand
772 48 |         were filled with drinkers. Athos, who had pocketed his share
773 48 |            Artagnan, in the ear of Athos. ~"You mean to say we have
774 48 |            say we have lost," said Athos, quietly, drawing four pistoles
775 48 |       tattoo. Let us to bed!" ~And Athos went out of the Parpaillot,
776 48 |        Planchet, to be sure," said Athos, "what is there so astonishing
777 48 |         have the note," said he to Athos and to his friends. ~"That'
778 48 |      friends. ~"That's well," said Athos, "let us go home and read
779 48 |            hasten their steps; but Athos took his arm and passed
780 48 |   translated this for the others. ~Athos took the letter from the
781 48 |         are right, Planchet," said Athos; "besides, the tattoo has
782 48 |          truth, and me, too!" said Athos. ~     ~ ~ ~ ~
783 49 |            Artagnan, threatened by Athos, and that she had quit France
784 50 |            Why did he detain her? ~Athos had dropped some words which
785 51 |      Inseparables; that is to say, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. ~It
786 51 |     speaking, you scoundrel!" said Athos, rising upon his elbow,
787 51 |              Monseigneur," replied Athos, for amid the general fright
788 51 |             D'Artagnan," continued Athos, "you, who but lately were
789 51 |         phlegm which distinguished Athos in the hour of danger, and
790 51 |   intention by the diversion which Athos had started, "it does not
791 51 |           as for everybody else." ~Athos allowed the cardinal to
792 51 |           may perceive," continued Athos, knitting his brow, for
793 51 |     Monseigneur, it is true," said Athos; "we do conspire, as your
794 51 |       color mounted to the face of Athos, and he made a step toward
795 51 |           undergone such, Monsieur Athos, and have replied thereto." ~"
796 51 |      orders." ~"Monseigneur," said Athos, with a calmness the more
797 51 |            Cahusac and Houdiniere. Athos saw the movement; he made
798 51 |            much the less equal, if Athos and his companions were
799 51 |           with rage in his heart. ~Athos alone smiled, with a self-possessed,
800 51 |           reply to excuse himself. Athos lifted his finger, and Grimaud
801 51 |            expected as much," said Athos; "and that was why I threw
802 51 |           and children." ~"My dear Athos, I admire you, but nevertheless
803 51 |           How, in the wrong?" said Athos. "Whose, then, is the air
804 51 |          that's all very sensible, Athos," said d'Artagnan. ~"In
805 51 |         Bethune! Where is Bethune, Athos?" ~"Why, upon the frontiers
806 51 |      another." ~"Poor fools!" said Athos, emptying a glass of excellent
807 51 |          about, Aramis?" continued Athos. "Why, you are squeezing
808 51 |            Yes," said d'Artagnan, "Athos is right, it must be burned.
809 51 |            He must have one," said Athos. ~"What will you do with
810 51 |          Come here, Grimaud," said Athos. Grimaud rose and obeyed. "
811 51 |         fixed upon the glass which Athos held in his hand, he ground
812 51 |            Monsieur Grimaud!" said Athos; "and now take this. That'
813 51 |       expressive. ~"And now," said Athos, "unless Monsieur Cardinal
814 60 |            friends. Still further, Athos obtained of M. de Treville
815 60 |     expedition requires." ~To this Athos replied quietly: "We also
816 60 |         number." ~"You terrify me, Athos!" cried d'Artagnan. "My
817 60 |               Everything!" replied Athos. ~D'Artagnan examined the
818 60 |    companions, which, like that of Athos, wore an impression of deep
819 60 |          are you going now?" cried Athos. ~"It is he!" cried d'Artagnan,
820 60 |                He? What he?" asked Athos. ~"He, that man!" ~"What
821 60 |        seeking when I offended our Athos, he whom I saw on the very
822 60 |         cloak." ~"The devil!" said Athos, musingly. ~"To saddle,
823 60 |        written in her hand!" cried Athos. ~"Come on, come on!" said
824 61 |         you know a gentleman named Athos?" ~Milady became as pale
825 62 |          be feared--d'Artagnan and Athos; tell him that the third,
826 62 |         Portsmouth; d'Artagnan and Athos to the Bastille; Aramis
827 63 |         knees before his mistress. Athos replaced his in his belt;
828 63 |            am!" ~At this word SHE, Athos, who had seated himself
829 63 |        place in the countenance of Athos, who, standing before the
830 63 |        horrible doubt. ~"Oh!' said Athos, "oh, no, it is impossible!
831 63 |       woman, poor woman!" murmured Athos, in a broken voice. ~Mme.
832 63 |       thank thee!" ~"Madame!" said Athos, "madame, in the name of
833 63 |          the same cry, but that of Athos dominated all the rest. ~
834 63 |       Artagnan seized the hands of Athos with an anguish difficult
835 63 |          believe everything," said Athos biting his lips till the
836 63 |     Artagnan released the hands of Athos which he still held clasped
837 63 |           to grow impatient," said Athos. ~"Here I am, my friends,"
838 63 |        repaired to the quarters of Athos, whom he found in a fair
839 63 |       pocket, said, "Here, my dear Athos, this naturally belongs
840 63 |        naturally belongs to you." ~Athos smiled with one of his sweet
841 63 |             Friend," said he, "for Athos this is too much; for the
842 63 |          enough." ~D'Artagnan left Athos's chamber and went to that
843 63 |     beaming with joy, went back to Athos, whom he found still at
844 63 |            You are young," replied Athos; "and your bitter recollections
845 63 |       Bazin became a lay brother. ~Athos remained a Musketeer under
846 63 |      Roussillon. ~Grimaud followed Athos. ~D'Artagnan fought three
847 63 |            help!" ~"Useless!" said Athos, "useless! For the poison
848 63 |      Aramis pointed toward heaven; Athos made the sign of the cross. ~
849 63 |         are his friends, Messieurs Athos, Porthos, and Aramis." ~
850 63 |        uttered a cry of surprise. ~Athos rose, and offering him his
851 63 |            late." ~"You see!" said Athos, pointing to Mme. Bonacieux
852 63 |            sternly. ~"No," replied Athos, "fortunately Monsieur d'
853 63 |           corpse of his mistress. ~Athos rose, walked toward his
854 63 |          am ready to follow you." ~Athos profited by this moment
855 63 |          five men. ~"Madame," said Athos, passing his arm under that
856 63 |           his face in the bosom of Athos, and sobbed aloud. ~"Weep,"
857 63 |        sobbed aloud. ~"Weep," said Athos, "weep, heart full of love,
858 63 |        that woman?" ~"Later," said Athos. "I have measures to take." ~"
859 63 |         and it will be your fault, Athos." ~"I will be accountable
860 63 |         accountable for her," said Athos. ~D'Artagnan had so much
861 63 |    understanding this assurance of Athos. ~Lord de Winter believed
862 63 |              Now, gentlemen," said Athos, when he had ascertained
863 63 |    sister-in-law." ~"And me," said Athos, "--she is my wife!" ~D'
864 63 |     smiled--for he understood that Athos was sure of his vengeance
865 63 |             Lord de Winter thought Athos was mad. ~"Now, retire to
866 63 |            to your chambers," said Athos, "and leave me to act. You
867 63 |               You see, then," said Athos, "there is a god in heaven
868 64 |                     The despair of Athos had given place to a concentrated
869 64 |            and serious orders from Athos. ~They must set out the
870 64 |           by Rochefort's servant. ~Athos set the lackeys to work
871 64 |         Bethune in order to inform Athos and serve as a guide to
872 64 |        made, the lackeys retired. ~Athos then arose from his chair,
873 64 |            very little frequented. Athos nevertheless was visibly
874 64 |         the Musketeer by pointing. Athos offered the man half a pistole
875 64 |         him, but the man refused. ~Athos then plunged into the street
876 64 |      minutes a night watch passed. Athos repeated to him the same
877 64 |          in his turn, to accompany Athos, and only pointed with his
878 64 |          the road he was to take. ~Athos walked in the direction
879 64 |          passed, who, coming up to Athos to ask charity, Athos offered
880 64 |           to Athos to ask charity, Athos offered him half a crown
881 64 |    consented, and walked on before Athos. ~Arrived at the angle of
882 64 |    isolated, solitary, and dismal. Athos went toward the house, while
883 64 |         his legs could carry him. ~Athos went round the house before
884 64 |          as the tomb. ~Three times Athos knocked without receiving
885 64 |         and black hair and beard. ~Athos and he exchanged some words
886 64 |   Musketeer that he might come in. Athos immediately profited by
887 64 |          behind him. ~The man whom Athos had come so far to seek,
888 64 |       alone inhabited this house. ~Athos cast a cold and indifferent
889 64 |          terror, and refused. Then Athos took from his pocket a small
890 64 |           obey. ~      ~ ~ ~ ~     Athos required no more. He arose,
891 64 |          done. ~"To wait," replied Athos. ~Some minutes after, the
892 64 |           and returned to look for Athos; but Athos had disappeared. ~
893 64 |    returned to look for Athos; but Athos had disappeared. ~Faithful
894 64 |          his mission of vengeance, Athos had requested to be conducted
895 64 |  disappeared encircled the forest. Athos followed the road for some
896 64 |      confirmed all his suspicions, Athos returned to the hotel, and
897 64 |            him. ~Everything was as Athos had foreseen. ~Planchet
898 64 |            followed the road; like Athos, he had discovered the stains
899 64 |          the stains of blood; like Athos, he had noted the spot where
900 64 |            hotel, and came to find Athos, who had just received this
901 64 |      Artagnan. ~"To wait!" replied Athos. ~Each retired to his own
902 64 |       eight o'clock in the evening Athos ordered the horses to be
903 64 |             and put them in order. Athos came down last, and found
904 64 |      impatient. ~"Patience!" cried Athos; "one of our party is still
905 64 |        moment Planchet brought out Athos's house; the Musketeer leaped
906 64 |           was done by the order of Athos. ~At nine o'clock, guided
907 65 |            darkness. ~Every minute Athos was forced to restrain d'
908 65 |           his finger on his lips. ~Athos recognized Grimaud. ~"What'
909 65 |          What's the manner?" cried Athos. "Has she left Armentieres?" ~
910 65 |         Silence, d'Artagnan!" said Athos. I have charged myself with
911 65 |               Where is she?" asked Athos. ~Grimaud extended his hands
912 65 |              Far from here?" asked Athos. ~Grimaud showed his master
913 65 |   forefinger bent. ~"Alone?" asked Athos. ~Grimaud made the sign
914 65 |            yes. ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, "she is alone within half
915 65 |         she there, Grimaud?" asked Athos. ~Grimaud shook his head
916 65 |              Silence, then!" cried Athos. ~And the troop continued
917 65 |      lighted. ~"Here we are!" said Athos. ~At this moment a man who
918 65 |            he. ~"And Bazin?" asked Athos. ~"While I watched the window,
919 65 |           the door." ~"Good!" said Athos. "You are good and faithful
920 65 |           and faithful servants." ~Athos sprang from his horse, gave
921 65 |            two or three feet high. Athos sprang over the hedge and
922 65 |            passed over the lips of Athos. He was not deceived; it
923 65 |         the panes the pale face of Athos, and screamed. ~Athos, perceiving
924 65 |           of Athos, and screamed. ~Athos, perceiving that she knew
925 65 |        were broken to shivers; and Athos, like the spectre of vengeance,
926 65 |        More pale and menacing than Athos, d'Artagnan stood on the
927 65 |          pistol from his belt; but Athos raised his hand. ~      ~ ~ ~ ~     "
928 65 |             D'Artagnan obeyed; for Athos had the solemn voice and
929 65 |           Milady. ~"We want," said Athos, "Charlotte Backson, who
930 65 |     according to your crime," said Athos; "you shall be free to defend
931 65 |          Your turn, my Lord," said Athos. ~The baron came forward. ~"
932 65 |          vertigo. ~"My turn," said Athos, himself trembling as the
933 65 |        this man--for to all except Athos he was unknown. ~Even Athos
934 65 |        Athos he was unknown. ~Even Athos looked at him with as much
935 65 |           eyes were turned towards Athos, whose real name that was,
936 65 |         Monsieur d'Artagnan," said Athos, "what is the penalty you
937 65 |         Lord de Winter," continued Athos, "what is the penalty you
938 65 |      Porthos and Aramis," repeated Athos, "you who are her judges,
939 65 |          knees toward her judges. ~Athos stretched out his hand toward
940 65 |        Lord de Winter, d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, went
941 66 |      trembled in all his members. ~Athos, who heard Milady's voice,
942 66 |         You are not a woman," said Athos, coldly and sternly. "You
943 66 |            a step toward her. ~But Athos rose likewise, drew his
944 66 |         prayed. ~"Come," continued Athos, "executioner, do your duty." ~"
945 66 |           woman." ~"That's well." ~Athos made a step toward Milady. ~"
946 66 |            set foot in it himself, Athos handed him a sum of silver. ~"
947 66 |             Prodigiously," replied Athos in the name of himself and
948 67 |            eyes and heads lowered. Athos alone from time to time
949 67 |      monsieur the Chevalier," said Athos, advancing; "and you will
950 67 |          word as gentlemen," added Athos, knitting his brow, "Monsieur
951 67 |            rejoining Milady," said Athos, coolly, "it is useless;
952 67 |            to follow the advice of Athos and go with them. Besides,
953 67 |         for you, d'Artagnan," said Athos, loud enough for the cardinal
954 67 |      precious piece of paper which Athos had forced from Milady,
955 67 |           to grow impatient," said Athos. ~"Here I am, my friends,"
956 67 |        repaired to the quarters of Athos, whom he found in a fair
957 67 |       pocket, said, "Here, my dear Athos, this naturally belongs
958 67 |        naturally belongs to you." ~Athos smiled with one of his sweet
959 67 |             Friend," said he, "for Athos this is too much; for the
960 67 |          enough." ~D'Artagnan left Athos's chamber and went to that
961 67 |     beaming with joy, went back to Athos, whom he found still at
962 67 |            You are young," replied Athos; "and your bitter recollections
963 67 |       Bazin became a lay brother. ~Athos remained a Musketeer under
964 67 |      Roussillon. ~Grimaud followed Athos. ~D'Artagnan fought three