Chapter

  1 1 |             It is not necessary for Milady* to be seen by this fellow,"
  2 1 |          well aware that this term, milady, is only properly used when
  3 1 |         presume?" ~"Remember," said Milady, seeing the stranger lay
  4 1 |          she?" demanded the host. ~"Milady," faltered d'Artagnan, and
  5 3 |           English?" ~"He called her Milady." ~"It is he; it must be
  6 14|         will deliver this letter to Milady. Here is an order for two
  7 14|         what the letter contained: ~MILADY, Be at the first ball at
  8 21|        unknown gentleman had called Milady, and whom d'Artagnan had
  9 29|          had saluted by the name of Milady. ~     ~ ~ ~ ~    D'Artagnan,
 10 29|       Artagnan passed in pursuit of Milady; he cast a passing glance
 11 30|                 D'Artagnan followed Milady without being perceived
 12 30|                 Amuse yourself with Milady, my dear d'Artagnan; I wish
 13 30|            going to try to find out Milady. Milady had spoken to the
 14 30|             try to find out Milady. Milady had spoken to the man in
 15 30|          that by going in search of Milady he at the same time went
 16 30|         noise of a vehicle, and saw Milady's carriage stop opposite
 17 30|           He could not be mistaken; Milady was in it. D'Artagnan leaned
 18 30|            see without being seen. ~Milady put her charming blond head
 19 30|        rather warm; it appears that Milady and I are anxious about
 20 30|            The conversation between Milady and the cavalier was so
 21 30|        which appeared to exasperate Milady still more. ~D'Artagnan
 22 30|       courtesy." ~At the first word Milady turned, looking at the young
 23 30|             cried the cavalier whom Milady had designated as her brother,
 24 30|            It might be thought that Milady, timid as women are in general,
 25 31|           present you to my sister, Milady Clarik, for I am desirous
 26 31|    residence. ~This introduction to Milady Clarik occupied the head
 27 31|              His only fear was that Milady would recognize in him the
 28 31|      advantage, since when known to Milady as he knew her, he played
 29 31|            heart, while I only love Milady with my head," said he. "
 30 31|            particularly fair women. Milady is fair, you say?" ~"She
 31 31|          soon at the Place Royale. ~Milady Clarik received d'Artagnan
 32 31|       France on account of the war, Milady had just been laying out
 33 31|             any affection for me." ~Milady frowned slightly; a scarcely
 34 31|           turned round to play with Milady's favorite monkey, which
 35 31|            welcome, monsieur," said Milady, in a voice whose singular
 36 31|           omitting a single detail. Milady listened with the greatest
 37 31|              however, lose sight of Milady, and in a mirror he perceived
 38 31|        Winter, and then returned to Milady. Her countenance, with surprising
 39 31|  conversation took a cheerful turn. Milady appeared to have entirely
 40 31|         Artagnan was convinced that Milady was his compatriot; she
 41 31|           which escaped our Gascon, Milady replied with a smile of
 42 31|            D'Artagnan took leave of Milady, and left the saloon the
 43 31|             not at home; and it was Milady who this time did all the
 44 31|            his suspicions regarding Milady. He launched into a eulogy
 45 31|         instead of M. de Treville. ~Milady changed the conversation
 46 31|            back four as specimens. ~Milady in the course of the conversation
 47 31|            after that, and each day Milady gave him a more gracious
 48 33|            hourly more in love with Milady. Thus he never failed to
 49 33|             which Kitty said led to Milady's chamber. ~Kitty guessed
 50 33|             girl in order to obtain Milady, willy-nilly. ~"Well," said
 51 33|           time the bell was rung in Milady's chamber. ~"Good God,"
 52 33|         robes and dressing gowns of Milady. ~"What are you doing?"
 53 33|       without reply. ~"Well," cried Milady, in a sharp voice. "Are
 54 33|             violently. ~"Here am I, Milady, here am I!" cried Kitty,
 55 33|         open, d'Artagnan could hear Milady for some time scolding her
 56 33|             mistress. ~"Well," said Milady, "I have not seen our Gascon
 57 33|       Gascon this evening." ~"What, Milady! has he not come?" said
 58 33|            For all this," continued Milady, "I should long ago have
 59 33|     finished. ~"That will do," said Milady; "go into your own room,
 60 33|            bed, mademoiselle," said Milady; "I don't like comments." ~
 61 33|         noise of two bolts by which Milady fastened herself in. On
 62 33|     wainscot between my chamber and Milady's; every word that is uttered
 63 33|          movement of vengeance upon Milady. D'Artagnan believed it
 64 33|         cause which was near making Milady lose her credit with the
 65 33|             she was. As he had seen Milady on board a vessel at the
 66 33|            the inveterate hatred of Milady, was increased by his not
 67 33|       Artagnan came the next day to Milady's, and finding her in a
 68 33|            thus. Kitty came in, but Milady was very cross with her.
 69 33|      continuing to pay his court to Milady, he had framed a little
 70 33|    negligence and severely scolded. Milady could not at all comprehend
 71 33|    concealed himself in his closet; Milady called, undressed, sent
 72 33|            hand a fresh billet from Milady. This time the poor girl
 73 33|         from her own admission knew Milady culpable of treachery in
 74 33|        letter sealed; "give that to Milady. It is the count's reply." ~
 75 33|             end, some way or other. Milady may discover that you gave
 76 33|           been opened by de Wardes. Milady will then turn you out of
 77 33|          does this note contain?" ~"Milady will tell you." ~"Ah, you
 78 34|           our lover had devised for Milady, he was sure, certain things
 79 35|       Artagnan presented himself at Milady's at about nine o'clock.
 80 35|             she did not even notice Milady's condescension. ~D'Artagnan
 81 35|            duchess. ~At ten o'clock Milady began to appear restless.
 82 35|     Artagnan rose and took his hat; Milady gave him her hand to kiss.
 83 35|            on receiving his letter, Milady in a delirium of joy had
 84 35|        vengeance was very easy; for Milady, doubtless to conceal her
 85 35|    obscurity. ~Presently they heard Milady retire to her room. D'Artagnan
 86 35|             between the two women. ~Milady seemed overcome with joy,
 87 35|          with the count approached, Milady had everything about her
 88 35|            is that noise?" demanded Milady. ~"It is I," said d'Artagnan
 89 35|       himself named!" ~"Well," said Milady, in a trembling voice, "
 90 35|                   Yes, Count," said Milady, in her softest voice, and
 91 35|          this ring on the finger of Milady; it was a magnificent sapphire,
 92 35|      Artagnan was to return it, but Milady added, "No, no! Keep that
 93 35|            opened his mouth to tell Milady who he was, and with what
 94 35|           himself. ~"Oh," continued Milady, "do your wounds still make
 95 35|              Be tranquil," murmured Milady; "I will avenge you--and
 96 35|           at the moment of quitting Milady felt only the liveliest
 97 35|            through her chamber; but Milady herself reconducted him
 98 35|      therefore told him all. ~"Your Milady," said he, "appears to be
 99 35|                That ring comes from Milady?" cried Athos, with a voice
100 35|         ring come into the hands of Milady Clarik? And yet it is difficult
101 35|            if there were abysses in Milady's soul whose depths were
102 35|     vengeance satisfied, not to see Milady again. As a reply, he wrote
103 35|         keep it as a weapon against Milady, or else, let us be frank,
104 35|            the sorrows of a rival. ~Milady opened the letter with eagerness
105 35|       tremble. ~"Impossible!" cried Milady. "It is impossible a gentleman
106 35|    beginning to open her dress; but Milady started up, pushing her
107 36|                        That evening Milady gave orders that when M.
108 36|       smiled; this jealous anger of Milady was his revenge. ~That evening
109 36|          his revenge. ~That evening Milady was still more impatient
110 36|            him. ~This letter was in Milady's handwriting; only this
111 36|       evening? ~Your very grateful, Milady Clarik ~"That's all very
112 36|         such a positive invitation. Milady, not seeing me come again,
113 36|     insensible to the seductions of Milady. ~He desired Kitty to tell
114 36|         before even he had asked if Milady were visible, one of them
115 36|           him. ~"Show him in," said Milady, in a quick tone, but so
116 36|            at home to nobody," said Milady; "observe, to nobody." The
117 36|         cast an inquiring glance at Milady. She was pale, and looked
118 36|          withdraw." ~"No. no!" said Milady. "On the contrary, stay,
119 36|            kind before. On guard!" ~Milady assumed the most agreeable
120 36|           awoke again in his heart. Milady smiled, and d'Artagnan felt
121 36|          like remorse. ~By degrees, Milady became more communicative.
122 36|          through you and for you?" ~Milady smiled with a strange smile. ~"
123 36|             is impossible," replied Milady, "to true love." ~"Nothing,
124 36|        madame?" ~"Nothing," replied Milady. ~"The devil!" thought d'
125 36|             drew his seat nearer to Milady's. ~"Well, now," she said, "
126 36|             little seriously," said Milady, in her turn drawing her
127 36|       attention, madame," said he. ~Milady remained thoughtful and
128 36|             my love." ~"Then," said Milady, "since you are as generous
129 36|                      Well," replied Milady, after a moment of silence, "
130 36|           infamous de Wardes," said Milady, between her teeth, "and
131 36|           Monsieur d'Artagnan" said Milady. ~"I could interpret one
132 36|               But on my part," said Milady, "how should I repay such
133 36|                Quite certain?" said Milady, with a last doubt. ~"Only
134 36|        women as I never weep," said Milady. ~"So much the better! Come,
135 36|        would hesitate, then?" cried Milady; and a threatening glance
136 36|             your devotedness," said Milady. ~"Alas, do you love nothing
137 36|           that fever which consumed Milady attacked himself. ~"You
138 36|       believed in the tenderness of Milady; he almost believed in the
139 36|             would have killed him. ~Milady seized the occasion, ~"His
140 36|          how do you know it?" asked Milady, seizing both his hands,
141 36|           tell me, I say," repeated Milady, "how do you know it?" ~"
142 36|         from you." ~"Wretch!" cried Milady. ~The epithet, as may be
143 36|             my brave friend!" cried Milady; "and when shall I be avenged?" ~"
144 36|     immediately--when you please!" ~Milady was about to cry out, "Immediately,"
145 36|         something more than hope?" ~Milady answered by a glance which
146 36|          that's a settled custom." ~Milady held out her hand to him,
147 37|                                 37. Milady's Secret~ ~ ~ ~ ~    D'Artagnan
148 37|           was that d'Artagnan loved Milady like a madman, and that
149 37|             be to go home and write Milady a long letter, in which
150 37|             to look at the light in Milady's apartment, which was to
151 37|             to delay her lover; but Milady, with her ear on the watch,
152 37|             the less quickly toward Milady, yielding to that magnetic
153 37|           sensations of the moment. Milady was no longer for him that
154 37|             two lovers were calmer, Milady, who had not the same motives
155 37|         occupied her mind terrified Milady, whose questions became
156 37|           but he could not succeed. Milady kept him within the limits
157 37|          very cunning when advising Milady to renounce, by pardoning
158 37|                At all events," said Milady, seriously, "he has deceived
159 37|            tone that it appeared to Milady an undoubted proof of devotion.
160 37|            long the night seemed to Milady, but d'Artagnan believed
161 37|        Artagnan about to leave her, Milady recalled his promise to
162 37|            And what is that?" asked Milady. ~"That is, whether you
163 37|         even." ~"Impossible!" cried Milady, "you are such a valiant
164 37|     rendering the combat useless?" ~Milady looked at her lover in silence.
165 37|            that I loved him?" asked Milady, sharply. ~"At least, I
166 37|                         You?" asked Milady. ~"Yes, I." ~"And why YOU?" ~"
167 37|           appears." ~"Indeed!" said Milady, in an anxious tone; "explain
168 37|          smile to touch his lips to Milady's, but she evaded him. ~"
169 37|           no! It is not true," said Milady, in a tone of voice so firm,
170 37|      duration. ~Pale and trembling, Milady repulsed d'Artagnan's attempted
171 37|        motionless, and frozen. ~But Milady felt herself denounced even
172 37|       taking any heed of the sword, Milady endeavored to get near enough
173 37|          led to Kitty's apartment. ~Milady during this time continued
174 37|         infamous scoundrel!" howled Milady. ~But d'Artagnan, still
175 37|            flew from the chamber of Milady into that of the maid, and
176 37|             pushed the bolts. ~Then Milady attempted to tear down the
177 37|            the stairs. It was time. Milady had already rung her bell,
178 37|      drawing the cord at the moment Milady cried from her window, "
179 37|       moment she lost sight of him, Milady tumbled fainting into her
180 38|            and lowering his voice, "Milady is marked with a FLEUR-DE-LIS
181 38|           English?" ~"She is called Milady, but she may be French.
182 38|             all--the mad passion of Milady and her menaces of death. ~"
183 38|           best of your apparel with Milady, and she will certainly
184 38|         before?" ~"He came twice to Milady's." ~"That's it. About what
185 39|            step. His conduct toward Milady bore a strong resemblance
186 39|            That's all plain enough. Milady has laid her complaints
187 40|       looked at, he did not observe Milady, who, mounted upon a light
188 40|      interrogation which they made, Milady replied by a sign that it
189 41|            despised. This enemy was Milady. ~In exchange for all this,
190 41|             might be a vengeance of Milady; that was most probable. ~
191 41|             know, but who is called Milady." ~"But if you don't know
192 41|          plain the letter came from Milady. He consequently kept it
193 41|        Artagnan; "that's the place--Milady's own residence!" ~Then
194 41|           Artagnan did not yet know Milady. ~     ~ ~ ~ ~
195 44|            lower orifice. ~"Listen, Milady," said the cardinal, "the
196 44|             let us talk it over." ~"Milady!" murmured Athos. ~"I listen
197 44|            about to speak, and that Milady was collecting all her intellectual
198 44|          Eminence to observe," said Milady, "that since the affair
199 44|      Frankly and loyally," repeated Milady, with an unspeakable expression
200 44|           have an excellent memory, Milady." ~"But," resumed she to
201 44|            twice." ~"And yet," said Milady, with a persistence that
202 44|               It is possible," said Milady. ~"If he persists--" His
203 44|            events in history," said Milady, "perhaps I should partake
204 44|          Antichrist." ~"Well?" said Milady. ~"Well," continued the
205 44|    infidelities." ~"No doubt," said Milady, coolly, "such a woman may
206 44|            I, monseigneur?" replied Milady. "I think nothing; I quote
207 44|           take, being simply called Milady Clarik." ~"That is just,"
208 44|                 She is found," said Milady. ~"Then the miserable fanatic
209 44|         Eminence is right," replied Milady; "and I have been wrong
210 44|             dryly. ~"And now," said Milady, without appearing to remark
211 44|             she was there," replied Milady; "but the queen has obtained
212 44|     Eminence knows him well," cried Milady, carried away by her anger. "
213 44|      Buckingham." ~"A proof?" cried Milady; "I will have ten." ~"Well,
214 44|               Monseigneur," replied Milady, "a fair exchange. Life
215 45|             men who were to conduct Milady to the fort of the Point,
216 45|             the open door perceived Milady putting on her hat. ~He
217 45|           made in pushing the bolt, Milady turned round. ~Athos was
218 45|          and immovable as a statue, Milady was frightened. ~"Who are
219 45|             hat, he advanced toward Milady. ~"Do you know me, madame?"
220 45|         know me, madame?" said he. ~Milady made one step forward, and
221 45|         Comte de la Fere!" murmured Milady, becoming exceedingly pale,
222 45|           going any farther. ~"Yes, Milady," replied Athos; "the Comte
223 45|             as the cardinal said." ~Milady, under the influence of
224 45|             has resuscitated you!" ~Milady at these words, which recalled
225 45|             brand from your body." ~Milady arose as if moved by a powerful
226 45|             de la Fere, as the name Milady Clarik concealed Anne de
227 45|            devouring." ~"But," said Milady, in a hollow, faint voice, "
228 45|        passed over the pale lips of Milady. ~"Listen! It was you who
229 45|            assassinate d'Artagnan."~Milady was livid. ~"You must be
230 45|          cruelly insulted me," said Milady, in a hollow tone; "Monsieur
231 45|              He shall die!" replied Milady; "she first, and he afterward." ~
232 45|             pistol, and cocked it. ~Milady, pale as a corpse, endeavored
233 45|           the weapon almost touched Milady's forehead, and then, in
234 45|            out." ~With another man, Milady might have preserved some
235 45|        second to decide," said he. ~Milady saw by the contraction of
236 45|        quarters of the Musketeers. ~Milady, as Athos had foreseen,
237 47|             said Athos, "that I saw Milady last night." ~D'Artagnan
238 47|            lips; but at the name of Milady, his hand trembled so, that
239 47|          like yourself. I have seen Milady." ~"Where?" demanded d'Artagnan. ~"
240 47|              asked Porthos, "who is Milady?" ~"A charming woman!" said
241 47|            three sword wounds; next Milady, whose secret I have discovered;
242 47|            my head of the cardinal, Milady had quit the shores of France.
243 47|             interested in the route Milady followed. ~"She goes into
244 47|           that to twist that damned Milady's neck would be a smaller
245 47|            very clever at pretexts. Milady does not know me; I will
246 47|            at the same time. ~"This Milady, this woman, this creature,
247 48|          said that the very name of Milady paralyzed him. ~Ah! no,
248 48|             had not constantly seen Milady like a dark cloud hovering
249 48|           what they should write to Milady's brother; what they should
250 48|             entreat that as soon as Milady arrives in London he will
251 48|              but grant me Planchet. Milady had him one day turned out
252 48|            their own proper safety; Milady was a phantom which, when
253 48|             to himself the power of Milady. He credited this woman,
254 48|             come from the cellar of Milady." ~"You are very fastidious,"
255 49|       Fatality~ ~ ~ ~ ~    Meantime Milady, drunk with passion, roaring
256 49|          with fatigue and vexation, Milady saw only the blue coasts
257 49|            not to remind her of it. Milady therefore continued her
258 49|            with a few bags of gold--Milady compared herself mentally
259 49|            stopping when he came to Milady, surveyed her very closely,
260 49|           During the examination of Milady by the officer, as may well
261 49|            as may well be imagined, Milady on her part was not less
262 49|             heavy, damp, and cold. ~Milady, that woman so courageous
263 49|             officer desired to have Milady's packages pointed out to
264 49|             offering her his hand. ~Milady looked at this man, and
265 49|             the power of convincing Milady. ~"But I am not a foreigner,
266 49|             and offered his hand to Milady. A carriage was in waiting. ~"
267 49|             carriage for us?" asked Milady. ~"Yes, madame," replied
268 49|           town." ~"Very well," said Milady; and she resolutely entered
269 49|            he took his place beside Milady, and shut the door. ~Immediately,
270 49|            reception naturally gave Milady ample matter for reflection;
271 49|       phantoms chasing one another. Milady shuddered. ~"But we are
272 49|            this is too much," cried Milady. "Help! help!" ~No voice
273 49|           officer seemed a statue. ~Milady looked at the officer with
274 49|            man remained immovable. ~Milady tried to open the door in
275 49|         kill yourself in jumping." ~Milady reseated herself, foaming.
276 49|        voice of the young man, that Milady felt reassured. ~At length
277 49|          rolled over a fine gravel, Milady could hear a vast roaring,
278 49|           and presented his hand to Milady, who leaned upon it, and
279 49|              I am a prisoner," said Milady, looking around her, and
280 49|            the chamber destined for Milady. ~With a single glance the
281 49|      details with the same calmness Milady had constantly seen in him,
282 49|          become useless. ~At length Milady could hold out no longer;
283 49|           that other person?" asked Milady, warmly. "Can you not tell
284 49|          handkerchief in his hand. ~Milady thought she recognized this
285 49|        light projected by the lamp, Milady involuntarily drew back. ~
286 50|           sister-in-law's fauteuil, Milady, anxiously thoughtful, plunged
287 50|           feet on British ground?" ~Milady replied to this question
288 50|         adopted the same tactics as Milady, thinking that as his sister-in-law
289 50|           come to see you," replied Milady, without knowing how much
290 50|         nearest relative?" demanded Milady, with a tone of the most
291 50|         fixing his eyes on those of Milady. ~Whatever command she had
292 50|       command she had over herself, Milady could not help starting;
293 50|         first idea that occurred to Milady's mind was that she had
294 50|             rest." ~     ~ ~ ~ ~    Milady knew that Lord de Winter
295 50|         friend the cardinal!" cried Milady, seeing that on this point
296 50|           here eternally?" demanded Milady, with a certain terror. ~"
297 50|            My first husband!" cried Milady, looking at Lord de Winter
298 50|        sweat burst from the brow of Milady. ~"You jest!" said she,
299 50|     possible?" ~"Indeed, sir," said Milady, "you must be either drunk
300 50|         family." ~"Insolent!" cried Milady; and as if acted upon by
301 50|                You are right," said Milady. "You have all the appearance
302 50|             to the left shoulder of Milady, which he almost touched
303 50|           touched with his finger. ~Milady uttered a deep, inward shriek,
304 50|      shoulders alike." ~The eyes of Milady darted such flashes that
305 50|         England or the Continent." ~Milady listened with an attention
306 50|           from here.' Ah, try it!" ~Milady, finding her thoughts betrayed,
307 50|            be done as you desire." ~Milady received this look like
308 50|            you are judged by men!" ~Milady let her head sink, as if
309 50|            musket on his shoulder. ~Milady remained for some minutes
310 51|       reckoned, and with reason, on Milady. He had divined in the past
311 52|                    Let us return to Milady, whom a glance thrown upon
312 52|             o'clock in the evening. Milady perceived a bed; she calculated
313 52|        reappearance of her jailers. Milady, who had arisen, threw herself
314 52|          same individuals proved to Milady that her servants were the
315 52|           who had not yet looked at Milady, turned toward her. ~"Ah,
316 52|              and who had approached Milady, "this woman is not asleep." ~"
317 52|              after having looked at Milady from the spot on which he
318 52|           without making a gesture. Milady possessed that great art,
319 52|          how I have suffered!" said Milady, in that harmonious voice
320 52|          and dismal chamber?" asked Milady. ~"A woman of the neighbourhood
321 52|          inform him of the swoon of Milady. He held a vial of salts
322 52|      account, at least on my own." ~Milady shuddered through her whole
323 52|            lieutenant, let us leave Milady to find out something else,
324 52|            match for you!" murmured Milady, between her teeth; "be
325 52|            the door, "you must not, Milady, let this check take away
326 52|          swoon!" ~This was all that Milady could endure. Her hands
327 52|          handle a knife." ~In fact, Milady still held the harmless
328 52|         very bottom of the heart of Milady, "you were right, my Lord,
329 52|            the room. ~But this time Milady lent a more attentive ear
330 52|          long in her ardent spirit. Milady sat down to table, ate from
331 52|           Weak or strong," repeated Milady, "that man has, then, a
332 52|          means of destroying." ~And Milady went to bed and fell asleep
333 53|          The Second Day~ ~ ~ ~ ~    Milady dreamed that she at length
334 53|            entered, and approaching Milady's bed, offered her services. ~
335 53|              offered her services. ~Milady was habitually pale; her
336 53|           without speaking a word. ~Milady reflected that the more
337 53|            the ailment feigned; and Milady, after having lost the first
338 53|    complaints. ~"Oh, no, no!" cried Milady; "no, sir, do not call him,
339 53|               He has come!" thought Milady. ~"Meanwhile, madame, if
340 53|          ourselves with anything." ~Milady made no reply, but turning
341 53|            to see my way," murmured Milady, with a savage joy, burying
342 53|          morning, when they entered Milady's chamber they had brought
343 53|        Felton would then reappear. ~Milady was not deceived. Felton
344 53|           without observing whether Milady had or had not touched her
345 53|           held a book in his hand. ~Milady, reclining in an armchair
346 53|             little table near which Milady was sitting, at the tone
347 53|          which he accompanied them, Milady raised her head, and looked
348 53|              I will tell it," cried Milady, with a feigned exultation, "
349 53|          look of Felton revealed to Milady the full extent of the space
350 53|             o'clock in the evening. Milady had had time, during the
351 53|           opposite that occupied by Milady, and stretching out his
352 53|            own principles," replied Milady, frigidly. ~"Oh, I confess
353 53|          overheard," coolly replied Milady; "and you wish to interest
354 53|          task! impious task!" cried Milady, with the exultation of
355 53|             one word of this scene. Milady had guessed aright. ~"Yes,
356 53|              Two hours passed away. Milady's supper was brought in,
357 53|         quietly with the soldiers. ~Milady knew she might be watched,
358 53|          her table was cleared; but Milady remarked that this time
359 53|             poetry. ~While singing, Milady listened. The soldier on
360 53|            been changed into stone. Milady was then able to judge of
361 53|           another stern voice which Milady recognized as that of Felton. "
362 53|        lightened the countenance of Milady; but this expression was
363 53|            Hebrews in the furnace. ~Milady continued: ~"One day our
364 53|        opened the door quickly; and Milady saw him appear, pale as
365 53|             Your pardon, sir," said Milady, with mildness. "I forgot
366 53|        certainly was involuntary." ~Milady was so beautiful at this
367 53|     incoherence of his words, while Milady was reading with her lynx'
368 53|         will be silent, then," said Milady, casting down her eyes with
369 54|            be left quite alone; and Milady but obscurely perceived
370 54|             might be spoken to--for Milady very well knew that her
371 54|         spite of all this seduction Milady might fail--for Felton was
372 54|           Felton came as usual; but Milady allowed him to preside over
373 54|            the bars of her prison. ~Milady was looking out at the window,
374 54|          will be relieved of you." ~Milady folded her hands, and raising
375 54|             was praying, sir?" said Milady, in a voice broken by sobs. "
376 54|            God!" ~"Guilty? I?" said Milady, with a smile which might
377 54|          you are a just man!" cried Milady, throwing herself at his
378 54|            me." ~"Why, then," cried Milady, with an incredible tone
379 54|             a crime." ~"Good," said Milady to herself; "without thinking
380 54|             of Buckingham," replied Milady. "I could not have thought
381 54|              my God, my God!" cried Milady; "when I supplicate thee
382 54|           he interrogates me!" said Milady to herself, at the height
383 54|            eternal misfortune!" and Milady twisted her arms as if in
384 54|           have told, sir," murmured Milady, lowering her voice, and
385 54|           He still doubts," thought Milady; "I have not been earnest
386 54|          was heard in the corridor; Milady recognized the step of Lord
387 54|            a step toward the door. ~Milady sprang toward him. "Oh,
388 54|              Felton gently repulsed Milady, and she sank into a chair. ~
389 54|          the apartment. ~"Ah!" said Milady, listening in her turn to
390 54|            the supper. ~"Sir," said Milady, "is your presence an indispensable
391 54|            my visit has a motive." ~Milady trembled; she thought Felton
392 54|          Then turning his eyes from Milady to the paper, he read: "'
393 54|            not concern me," replied Milady, coldly, "since it bears
394 54|             as Charlotte Backson." ~Milady remained silent; only this
395 54|           hanged in your true name, Milady? You know that the English
396 54|            of getting rid of you." ~Milady made no reply, but became
397 54|             has not told him," said Milady to herself. "Nothing is
398 54|          ironically, and went out. ~Milady breathed again. She had
399 54|              It appeared however to Milady that in one of the furtive
400 54|        finished her religious song, Milady thought she heard a profound
401 55|            day, when Felton entered Milady's apartment he found her
402 55|            Felton made in entering, Milady leaped lightly to the ground,
403 55|           He advanced slowly toward Milady, who had seated herself,
404 55|                That? Nothing," said Milady, smiling with that painful
405 55|           before which he had found Milady standing in the armchair
406 55|          what consequence?" replied Milady. ~"But," replied Felton, "
407 55|           believe me, sir," replied Milady, in a tone of deep conviction, "
408 55|           me act as I please," said Milady, elated. "Every soldier
409 55|         will with it." ~"So," cried Milady, as if she could not resist
410 55|            myself." ~"Dunce," cried Milady, "dunce! who dares to answer
411 55|          through me." ~"Yes," cried Milady, "but I shall lose that
412 55|        hatred of men that devours. ~Milady saw the trouble. She felt
413 55|              They have eyes," cried Milady, "but they see not; ears
414 55|            gleamed from the eyes of Milady. ~However fugitive this
415 55|           Winter, the seductions of Milady, her first attempts after
416 55|            his eyes from her eyes. ~Milady was not a woman to misunderstand
417 55|           They have eyes," repeated Milady, with an accent of indescribable
418 55|             my shame to you," cried Milady, with the blush of modesty
419 55|             brother?" said Felton. ~Milady looked at him for some time
420 55|          hands. ~"Well, then," said Milady, "I confide in my brother;
421 55|          terrible brother-in-law of Milady did not content himself,
422 55|            scrutinizing glance from Milady to the young officer. ~"
423 55| conversation." ~Felton started; and Milady felt she was lost if she
424 55|           There is myself," replied Milady. ~"I have given you the
425 55|            at the moment he entered Milady had a rope in her hand. ~"
426 55|                You hear him!" cried Milady, with vehemence, so that
427 55|             as not to lose sight of Milady till he was gone out. ~"
428 55|     clasping his arms round them." ~Milady waited, then, with much
429 55|           him, and making a sign to Milady to be silent; his face was
430 55|            frightful story to me." ~Milady assumed her smile of a resigned
431 55|             will not promise," said Milady, "for no one has more respect
432 55|          you desire." ~"Well," said Milady, "for you I will wait." ~"
433 55|           which she had drawn near, Milady saw the young man make a
434 56|           The Fifth Day~ ~ ~ ~ ~    Milady had however achieved a half-triumph,
435 56|           led quickly into her net. Milady was handsome enough not
436 56|          and grows with corruption. Milady had, then, made a breach
437 56|        reconstruct a ruined world. ~Milady, being well prepared for
438 56|             persons of real genius, Milady knew what suited her nature
439 56|        two-thirds of her greatness. Milady was only a queen while among
440 56|      ambitious nature, like that of Milady, days not spent in climbing
441 56|             ideas that a woman like Milady could not endure. For the
442 56|        yourself to be taken." ~Then Milady collected all her energies,
443 56|           minute examination, he or Milady pronouncing a single word. ~
444 56|            and placed the sentinel. Milady recognized his step. She
445 56|         lover of her heart; and yet Milady at the same time detested
446 56|          hour, and from this moment Milady waited with impatience.
447 56|           ten minutes Felton came. ~Milady was all attention. ~"Listen,"
448 56|             her." ~"Good!" murmured Milady; "the austere Puritan lies." ~
449 56|            soldier. ~Felton entered Milady's apartment. Milady arose. ~"
450 56|         entered Milady's apartment. Milady arose. ~"You are here!"
451 56|               You may retire," said Milady. "I will not talk." ~"Here
452 56|                Let me see it," said Milady. ~"For what purpose?" ~"
453 56|        Felton offered the weapon to Milady, who examined the temper
454 56|          agreed with the prisoner. ~Milady followed him with her eyes,
455 56|        devour them. ~"Felton," said Milady, with a solemnity full of
456 56|           body forever. Finally--" ~Milady stopped, and a bitter smile
457 56|              yes, scoundrel!" cried Milady, seeing the interest which
458 56|          most frightful," continued Milady, her voice altered, as if
459 56|           cried the young officer. ~Milady saw at a single glance all
460 56|          cried Felton. ~"Yes," said Milady. "The idea was not that
461 56|             you, Felton?" continued Milady, in the tone of a woman
462 56|                    Then," continued Milady, "then I collected all my
463 56|             piece of furniture; and Milady saw, with the joy of a demon,
464 57|       moment of silence employed by Milady in observing the young man
465 57|            man who listened to her, Milady continued her recital. ~"
466 57|      uttered a groan. ~"Here," said Milady, rising with the majesty
467 57|           their unjust vengeance." ~Milady, with a rapid gesture, opened
468 57|      consisted the infamy," replied Milady. "The brand of England!--
469 57|        cried Felton, "oh, pardon!" ~Milady read in his eyes LOVE! LOVE! ~"
470 57|            with your persecutors." ~Milady held out her hand to him. ~"
471 57|         that hand with his kisses. ~Milady let one of those looks fall
472 57|          this crisis was past, when Milady appeared to have resumed
473 57|               What, brother!" cried Milady, "must I name him again?
474 57|             The truly guilty," said Milady, "is the ravager of England,
475 57|          high state of excitement. ~Milady concealed her face in her
476 57|             abandons himself," said Milady. ~"But he will draw upon
477 57|            spare him." ~The soul of Milady was bathed in an infernal
478 57|            Listen, Felton," resumed Milady, "for by the side of base
479 57|          cried Felton. ~"Yes," said Milady, "Lord de Winter; and now
480 57|             strength was exhausted, Milady sank, weak and languishing,
481 57|        triumph over your enemies." ~Milady put him from her slowly
482 57|    resounded on the door; this time Milady really pushed him away from
483 57|             mad, stood speechless. ~Milady plainly perceived that it
484 57|         easy, no blood will flow." ~Milady perceived that all was lost
485 57|        toward her. He was too late; Milady had stabbed herself. ~But
486 57|             the flesh and the ribs. Milady's robe was not the less
487 57|            with blood in a second. ~Milady fell down, and seemed to
488 57|             the woman who waited on Milady, and when she was come,
489 58|         Lord de Winter had thought, Milady's wound was not dangerous.
490 58|           so finished an actress as Milady. Thus the poor woman was
491 58|          this woman did not prevent Milady from thinking. ~There was
492 58|          young man as an accuser of Milady, he would take him, in the
493 58|       messenger sent by the devil. ~Milady smiled at this thought,
494 58|         arrived; but since the time Milady stabbed herself, however
495 58|           only satisfied himself by Milady's pulse that the case was
496 58|            serious. ~In the morning Milady, under the pretext that
497 58|       brought in at its usual time. Milady then perceived, with terror,
498 58|            wished to speak to him. ~Milady replied that she was too
499 58|          means corrupt her guards. ~Milady smiled with joy. She was
500 58|           points. This man, in whom Milady till that time had only