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1 49| now leave us alone, Mr. Felton." ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
2 50| opened it hastily. ~"Call Mr. Felton," said he. "Wait a minute
3 50| extricated you from misery, Felton; I have caused you to be
4 50| and say to you: Friend Felton, John, my child, guard me,
5 50| chastisement she has merited. John Felton, I trust your word! John
6 50| I trust your word! John Felton, I put faith in your loyalty!" ~"
7 50| went out, making a sign to Felton, who followed him, shutting
8 52| prisoner recognized as that of Felton. ~The order was executed. ~"
9 52| the sentinel," continued Felton. ~And this double order
10 52| that is to say, soldiers. ~Felton's orders were, for the rest,
11 52| maintained discipline. ~At length Felton, who had not yet looked
12 52| What, not asleep!" said Felton; "what is she doing, then?" ~"
13 52| You are right," said Felton, after having looked at
14 52| the orders of his officer. Felton sat down upon an armchair
15 52| the lids. She perceived Felton, who sat with his back toward
16 52| sighed deeply. ~At this sigh Felton turned round. ~"Ah, you
17 52| than when she reclined. ~Felton arose. ~"You will be served,
18 52| replied the prisoner, humbly. ~Felton made a slight bow, and directed
19 52| prisoner sitting up and Felton about to go out. "Is this
20 52| corpse come to life already? Felton, my lad, did you not perceive
21 52| thought so, my lord," said Felton; "but as the prisoner is
22 52| whole system. These words of Felton's passed like ice through
23 52| his arm through that of Felton, and led him out, laughing. ~"
24 52| behind Lord de Winter and Felton, and the moment she was
25 52| Don't you see, my brave Felton; don't you see what I told
26 52| of steel. Then no more of Felton; she would have cut your
27 52| were right, my Lord," said Felton, with a tone of profound
28 52| study the result was that Felton, everything considered,
29 52| Lord de Winter had said to Felton. ~Felton, then, had spoken
30 52| Winter had said to Felton. ~Felton, then, had spoken in her
31 53| chamber she was still in bed. Felton remained in the corridor.
32 53| called?" said the woman. ~Felton listened to this dialogue
33 53| a doctor." ~"Then," said Felton, who became impatient, "
34 53| fetch Lord de Winter," said Felton, tired of these eternal
35 53| to this exclamation, that Felton in spite of himself advanced
36 53| you really suffer," said Felton, "a physician shall be sent
37 53| uttered heartbreaking sobs. ~Felton surveyed her for an instant
38 53| clear the table, and that Felton would then reappear. ~Milady
39 53| Milady was not deceived. Felton reappeared, and without
40 53| brought in ready spread. ~Felton remained behind; he held
41 53| virgin awaiting martyrdom. ~Felton approached her, and said, "
42 53| At the manner in which Felton laid the book upon the little
43 53| simple glance cast upon Felton, revealed to her all the
44 53| you, then, madame?" asked Felton, with an astonishment which
45 53| my faith." ~The look of Felton revealed to Milady the full
46 53| accomplice in his heresies." ~Felton made no reply, took the
47 53| a very knightly habit. ~Felton was indeed behind the door,
48 53| was going on around her. Felton made a sign that she should
49 53| remarked that this time Felton did not accompany the soldiers.
50 53| Milady recognized as that of Felton. "What are you meddling
51 53| resources of their imagination. Felton believed he heard the singing
52 53| to her countenance, that Felton was so dazzled that he fancied
53 53| No, no, madame," said Felton, "only do not sing so loud,
54 53| night." ~And at these words Felton, feeling that he could not
55 54| The Third Day~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Felton had fallen; but there was
56 54| seduction Milady might fail--for Felton was forewarned, and that
57 54| resignation--such was her plan. Felton would see all; perhaps he
58 54| would see. ~In the morning, Felton came as usual; but Milady
59 54| door, and she perceived Felton, who drew quickly to one
60 54| pretended to hear the sound of Felton's steps, and rising quick
61 54| who pray, madame," said Felton, seriously; "do not disturb
62 54| then, madame," replied Felton, in the same serious voice,
63 54| were you a martyr," replied Felton, "the greater would be the
64 54| the master, madame," said Felton; "happily I am neither charged
65 54| understand you, madame," said Felton. ~"Or, rather, who pretend
66 54| deceived, madame," said Felton, blushing; "Lord de Winter
67 54| call 'that wretch'?" asked Felton. ~"Are there, then, in England
68 54| George Villiers?" asked Felton, whose looks became excited. ~"
69 54| stretched over him," said Felton; "he will not escape the
70 54| chastisement he deserves." ~Felton only expressed, with regard
71 54| you know him, then?" asked Felton. ~"At length he interrogates
72 54| in a paroxysm of grief. ~Felton no doubt felt within himself
73 54| door. Only one minute, Mr. Felton, and you will have saved
74 54| To kill yourself?" cried Felton, with terror, forgetting
75 54| all! My God, I am lost!" ~Felton remained standing, motionless
76 54| step of Lord de Winter. ~Felton recognized it also, and
77 54| terror, her beautiful hand to Felton's mouth. ~Felton gently
78 54| hand to Felton's mouth. ~Felton gently repulsed Milady,
79 54| footsteps soon die away. ~Felton, as pale as death, remained
80 54| her turn to the noise of Felton's steps, which withdrew
81 54| Milady trembled; she thought Felton had told all. Perhaps never
82 54| your check with regard to Felton has not disgusted you with
83 54| attempts of that kind." ~"Felton has not told him," said
84 54| complete the seduction of Felton. ~A terrible idea, however,
85 54| Winter would perhaps send Felton himself to get the order
86 54| Buckingham. In that case Felton would escape her--for in
87 54| circumstance reassured her. Felton had not spoken. ~As she
88 54| had so strongly excited Felton the evening before. ~But
89 55| The next day, when Felton entered Milady's apartment
90 55| at the ends. At the noise Felton made in entering, Milady
91 55| with twisting that rope." ~Felton turned his eyes toward the
92 55| Milady. ~"But," replied Felton, "I wish to know." ~"Do
93 55| lie." ~"Well, then," said Felton, " I will tell you what
94 55| I, madame, I?" cried Felton. "You suppose that I would
95 55| Let me act as I please, Felton, let me act as I please,"
96 55| then, done to you," said Felton, much agitated, "that you
97 55| it again to you," replied Felton, in great emotion, "no danger
98 55| madame, impossible," murmured Felton, who felt to the bottom
99 55| I shall lose my honor, Felton; and it is you, you whom
100 55| and my infamy." ~This time Felton, immovable as he was, or
101 55| ll give ear to my moan." ~Felton stood before this strange
102 55| Do you not know me, Felton? I am neither an angel nor
103 55| all." ~"Yes, yes!" said Felton, "I doubted, but now I believe." ~"
104 55| not." ~"Yes, yes!" said Felton, passing his hands over
105 55| God!' Speak, speak!" cried Felton, "I can understand you now." ~
106 55| fugitive this homicide flash, Felton saw it, and started as if
107 55| never abandoned her. Before Felton replied, and before she
108 55| so timid and downcast, Felton reproached himself. By degrees
109 55| voluptuousness. ~"Alas!" said Felton, "I can do but one thing,
110 55| me, to a brother?" said Felton. ~Milady looked at him for
111 55| the wish to fascinate. ~Felton, in his turn a suppliant,
112 55| exchange of these two words Felton drew back quickly, and when
113 55| length of the conversation." ~Felton started; and Milady felt
114 55| had received it," replied Felton. ~"There is someone, then,
115 55| certain than the knife." ~Felton grew pale, and made a step
116 55| will think of it again." ~Felton felt a shudder run to the
117 55| addressing heaven, and that Felton might understand she was
118 55| she was addressing him. ~Felton lowered his head and reflected. ~
119 55| desire molds a man! As to Felton, he hesitates. Ah, he is
120 55| away without her seeing Felton again. At last, in an hour
121 55| opened, and she perceived Felton. ~The young man advanced
122 55| she. ~"Listen," replied Felton, in a low voice. "I have
123 55| are a demon," continued Felton, "or the baron--my benefactor,
124 55| shall convince me." ~"No, Felton, no, my brother," said she; "
125 55| Be silent, madame," cried Felton, "and do not speak to me
126 55| keep it." ~"Well," said Felton, "only promise till you
127 55| satisfied?" ~"Well," said Felton, "till tonight." ~And he
128 55| The soldier returned, and Felton gave him back his weapon. ~
129 56| its observances had made Felton a man inaccessible to ordinary
130 56| prepared for the reception of Felton, was able to erect her batteries
131 56| strength, she enveloped Felton beforehand in the thousand
132 56| tonight!" ~At ten o'clock Felton came and placed the sentinel.
133 56| not the appointed hour. Felton did not enter. ~Two hours
134 56| expiration of ten minutes Felton came. ~Milady was all attention. ~"
135 56| to look into her bed." ~Felton blushed. Under any other
136 56| Lieutenant," said the soldier. ~Felton entered Milady's apartment.
137 56| promised to come," said Felton, "and I have come." ~"You
138 56| more of that, madame," said Felton. "There is no situation,
139 56| Oh, my God!" murmured Felton. ~"You may retire," said
140 56| Here is the knife," said Felton, drawing from his pocket
141 56| remain between it and me." ~Felton offered the weapon to Milady,
142 56| You are a faithful friend, Felton." ~Felton took back the
143 56| faithful friend, Felton." ~Felton took back the weapon, and
144 56| as if to devour them. ~"Felton," said Milady, with a solemnity
145 56| her lips. ~"Finally," said Felton, "finally, what did they
146 56| you may easily comprehend, Felton, that the more superb the
147 56| Scoundrel!" murmured Felton. ~"Oh, yes, scoundrel!"
148 56| then was this man?" asked Felton. ~"I passed the night on
149 56| felt that I was lost." ~Felton became frightfully pale,
150 56| feelings she inspired in Felton by dwelling on every detail
151 56| prevail, but my swoon." ~Felton listened without uttering
152 56| But on taking this knife, Felton, a terrible idea occurred
153 56| man, did it not?" cried Felton. ~"Yes," said Milady. "The
154 56| what shall I say to you, Felton?" continued Milady, in the
155 56| Continue, continue!" said Felton; "I am eager to see you
156 56| felt a smile on my lips. Felton, I dare not tell you at
157 56| Go on! go on!" said Felton; "you see plainly that I
158 56| Haste! haste!" said Felton; "do you not see that each
159 56| I. Oh, I declare to you, Felton, I thought him mad! ~"'Yes,
160 56| the carpet with rage." ~Felton leaned for support upon
161 57| his name, his name!" cried Felton. "His name, tell it me!" ~"
162 57| imprinted on my shoulder." ~Felton uttered a groan. ~"Here,"
163 57| majesty of a queen, "here, Felton, behold the new martyrdom
164 57| shoulder. ~"But," cried Felton, "that is a FLEUR-DE-LIS
165 57| This was too much for Felton. ~Pale, motionless, overwhelmed
166 57| Pardon! Pardon!" cried Felton, "oh, pardon!" ~Milady read
167 57| beautiful! so young!" cried Felton, covering that hand with
168 57| make a slave of a king. ~Felton was a Puritan; he abandoned
169 57| she had never lost; when Felton had seen her recover with
170 57| who he is?" ~"What?" cried Felton, "he--again he--always he?
171 57| then, Buckingham!" cried Felton, in a high state of excitement. ~
172 57| angelic creature!" cried Felton. "And thou hast not hurled
173 57| reserved for the damned!" said Felton, with increasing exultation. "
174 57| and spare him." ~"I," said Felton, "I do not fear him, nor
175 57| protector, my father," asked Felton, "possibly be mixed up with
176 57| with all this?" ~"Listen, Felton," resumed Milady, "for by
177 57| me--a heart like yours, Felton, a man like you. I went
178 57| Palace. ~"Yes, yes," said Felton; "I understand how he would
179 57| Lord de Winter!" cried Felton. ~"Yes," said Milady, "Lord
180 57| abyss; what an abyss!" cried Felton. ~"Lord de Winter died without
181 57| Portsmouth." ~"Well?" said Felton. ~"Well; Buckingham heard
182 57| survive it! You see, then, Felton, I can do nothing but die.
183 57| can do nothing but die. Felton, give me that knife!" ~And
184 57| nearer with her look; but Felton, in his turn, embraced her
185 57| death, rather than shame! Felton, my brother, my friend,
186 57| conjure you!" ~"No," cried Felton, "no; you shall live and
187 57| you shall be avenged." ~"Felton, I bring misfortune to all
188 57| to all who surround me! Felton, abandon me! Felton, let
189 57| me! Felton, abandon me! Felton, let me die!" ~"Well, then,
190 57| We are lost!" ~"No," said Felton; it is only the sentinel
191 57| and open it yourself." ~Felton obeyed; this woman was now
192 57| am," said the sergeant. ~Felton, quite bewildered, almost
193 57| seizing the knife which Felton had laid down, exclaimed, "
194 57| Great God!" exclaimed Felton, on seeing the knife glitter
195 57| of the tragedy. You see, Felton, the drama has gone through
196 57| was lost unless she gave Felton an immediate and terrible
197 57| who cause it to flow!" ~Felton uttered a cry, and rushed
198 57| seemed to be in a swoon. ~Felton snatched away the knife. ~"
199 57| herself!" ~"Be at ease, Felton," said Lord de Winter. "
200 57| injunction from his superior, Felton obeyed; but in going out,
201 58| was no longer a doubt that Felton was convinced; Felton was
202 58| that Felton was convinced; Felton was hers. If an angel appeared
203 58| smiled at this thought, for Felton was now her only hope--
204 58| Winter might suspect him; Felton himself might now be watched! ~
205 58| one hope, which was that Felton would appear at the breakfast
206 58| the breakfast hour; but Felton did not come. ~Were her
207 58| her fears realized? Was Felton, suspected by the baron,
208 58| to ask what had become of Felton. ~She was told that he had
209 58| leaving the dinner served. ~Felton was sent away. The marines
210 58| The marines were removed. Felton was then mistrusted. ~This
211 58| begun to pervert my poor Felton. He was yielding to your
212 58| window and opened it. ~"Felton!" cried she. "I am saved." ~"
213 58| am saved." ~"Yes," said Felton; "but silence, silence!
214 58| the Lord is on our side, Felton," replied Milady. "They
215 58| made them senseless," said Felton. ~"But what must I do?"
216 58| extinguished the lamp, and went, as Felton had desired her, to lie
217 58| perceived the shadow of Felton through the panes. ~She
218 58| the expiration of an hour, Felton tapped again. ~Milady sprang
219 58| Are you ready?" asked Felton. ~"Yes. Must I take anything
220 58| placing a bag full of louis in Felton's hands. ~Felton took the
221 58| louis in Felton's hands. ~Felton took the bag and threw it
222 58| I expected this," said Felton. ~"It's nothing, it's nothing!"
223 58| confidence in me?" said Felton. ~"You ask that?" ~"Put
224 58| Cross them; that's right!" ~Felton tied her two wrists together
225 58| passed her two arms round Felton's neck, and let herself
226 58| slip out of the window. Felton began to descend the ladder
227 58| in the air. ~All at once Felton stopped. ~"What is the matter?"
228 58| Milady. ~"Silence," said Felton, "I hear footsteps." ~"We
229 58| several seconds. ~"No," said Felton, "it is nothing." ~"But
230 58| died away. ~"Now," said Felton, "we are safe." ~Milady
231 58| deep sigh and fainted. ~Felton continued to descend. Near
232 58| water for it to touch land. Felton walked into the sea up to
233 58| shell. ~"To the sloop," said Felton, "and row quickly." ~The
234 58| four rowers could give it, Felton untied the cord and then
235 58| of liberty! Ah, thanks, Felton, thanks!" ~The young man
236 58| were bruised. ~"Alas!" said Felton, looking at those beautiful
237 58| something. ~"It is there," said Felton, touching the bag of money
238 58| of Lord de Winter," said Felton, with a gloomy smile. ~"
239 58| do not understand?" asked Felton. ~"No; explain yourself,
240 58| Be satisfied," replied Felton; "he will not sail." ~Milady
241 58| there at full length. ~"Felton," cried she, "you are as
242 58| you." ~"Silence!" cried Felton; "we are here." ~In fact,
243 58| they touched the sloop. ~Felton mounted the ladder first,
244 58| the deck. ~"Captain," said Felton, "this is person of whom
245 58| Ladyship!" ~"Meanwhile," said Felton, "convey me to the little
246 58| named. ~During this passage, Felton related everything to Milady--
247 58| Milady tried to encourage Felton in his project; but at the
248 58| that Milady should wait for Felton till ten o'clock; if he
249 59| August 23, 1628~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Felton took leave of Milady as
250 59| from the castle to London. ~Felton jumped onshore, climbed
251 59| each breath of the wind. ~Felton, in his rapid walk, reviewed
252 59| Milady had charged him, Felton found that the more culpable
253 59| marching toward the sea. ~Felton arrived at the palace of
254 59| wanted to repulse him; but Felton called to the officer of
255 59| post gave orders to let Felton pass, who, besides, wore
256 59| uniform of a naval officer. ~Felton darted into the palace. ~
257 59| tumbled on his foreknees. ~Felton and he addressed Patrick,
258 59| lackey, at the same moment. Felton named Lord de Winter; the
259 59| the delay. ~The valet led Felton through a large hall in
260 59| attention. ~"Lieutenant Felton, from Lord de Winter," said
261 59| Buckingham; "let him come in." ~Felton entered. At that moment
262 59| tell your Grace," replied Felton, "that he very much regretted
263 59| to your Grace," replied Felton. ~"Well, then, speak!" ~"
264 59| speak!" ~"My Lord," said Felton, "the Baron de Winter wrote
265 59| duke. ~And taking it from Felton, he cast a rapid glance
266 59| Pardon, my Lord," said Felton, stopping the duke; "but
267 59| knows her real name?" asked Felton, in a sharp tone. ~"I know
268 59| the quill to the paper. Felton grew pale. ~"And knowing
269 59| name, my Lord," replied Felton, "will you sign it all the
270 59| cannot believe," continued Felton, in a voice that became
271 59| to them, my Lord," said Felton; "the circumstances are
272 59| that order, my Lord!" said Felton, making a step toward the
273 59| despite many crimes." ~"Mr. Felton," said Buckingham, "you
274 59| said Buckingham, looking at Felton with astonishment, and dwelling
275 59| them. ~"My Lord," continued Felton, becoming more excited as
276 59| a step toward the door. ~Felton barred his passage. ~"I
277 59| You shall not call," said Felton, throwing himself between
278 59| Milady de Winter," said Felton, holding out paper to the
279 59| sprang toward his sword. ~But Felton did not give him time to
280 59| whom that letter came. ~Felton took advantage of this moment,
281 59| Murder!" screamed Patrick. ~Felton cast his eyes round for
282 59| unfortunate that I am!" ~Felton made no resistance. Lord
283 59| of Patrick, the man whom Felton had met in the antechamber
284 59| have said, had encountered Felton. ~The duke, however, was
285 59| fallen from the hand of Felton, still smoking with the
286 59| Buckingham was dead, he ran to Felton, whom the soldiers still
287 59| what you mean," replied Felton, quietly, "and I am ignorant
288 59| while the soldiers bound Felton, and could not tell what
289 59| over the pallid brow of Felton. At every noise he heard,
290 59| said Lord de Winter to Felton, who was being dragged away
291 59| accomplice is not saved." ~Felton lowered his head without
292 65| at this moment, perhaps, Felton is paying with his head
293 65| Buckingham, assassin of Felton, assassin of my brother,
294 66| you for the death of poor Felton; I pardon you for the attempts
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