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1001 36|             like my love." ~"Then," said Milady, "since you are as
1002 36|           that infamous de Wardes," said Milady, between her teeth, "
1003 36|  hypocritical and dangerous woman," said d'Artagnan, likewise to
1004 36|            his head. ~"I am ready," said he. ~"You have understood
1005 36|           dear Monsieur d'Artagnan" said Milady. ~"I could interpret
1006 36|      Instantly!" ~"But on my part," said Milady, "how should I repay
1007 36|          only reply that I desire," said d'Artagnan, "the only one
1008 36|               I am at your orders," said d'Artagnan. ~"Quite certain?"
1009 36|         Artagnan. ~"Quite certain?" said Milady, with a last doubt. ~"
1010 36|           that I had been weeping?" said she. ~"It appeared to me--" ~"
1011 36|             women as I never weep," said Milady. ~"So much the better!
1012 36|             love your devotedness," said Milady. ~"Alas, do you love
1013 36|              I love you also, YOU!" said she, taking his hand. ~The
1014 36|          occasion, ~"His name is--" said she, in her turn. ~"De Wardes;
1015 36|           it?" ~"How do I know it?" said d'Artagnan. ~"Yes." ~"I
1016 36|              showed a ring which he said he had received from you." ~"
1017 36|             Artagnan's. "Tomorrow," said he, "you will be avenged,
1018 36|            I shall be dead." ~"No," said she, "you will avenge me;
1019 36|          answered by a glance which said, "Is that all?--speak, then."
1020 36|              That is but too just," said she, tenderly. ~"Oh, you
1021 36|                Then all is agreed?" said she. ~"Except that which
1022 36|       appeared. ~"Go out this way," said she, opening a small private
1023 36|        clock--you have heard what I said." ~"It appears that these
1024 36|            kissed tenderly. ~"But," said he, as he retired as quickly
1025 37|         made, and opening the door, said, "Come in." ~All this was
1026 37|             him?" ~"At all events," said Milady, seriously, "he has
1027 37|             since you condemn him!" said d'Artagnan, in so firm a
1028 37|        Wardes. ~"I am quite ready," said d'Artagnan; "but in the
1029 37|    frightful expression. ~"Really," said she, "I believe you now
1030 37|             that you love another," said the young man, in a caressing
1031 37|             he appears." ~"Indeed!" said Milady, in an anxious tone; "
1032 37|          Yes; I am a man of honor," said d'Artagnan, determined to
1033 37|            him. ~"This confession," said she, growing paler, "what
1034 37|            No, no! It is not true," said Milady, in a tone of voice
1035 37|              Do not lie, my angel," said d'Artagnan, smiling; "that
1036 37|         beautiful lady, very well," said be; "but, PARDIEU, if you
1037 37|               Quick, Kitty, quick!" said d'Artagnan, in a low voice,
1038 37|           But you can't go out so," said Kitty; "you are naked." ~"
1039 37|             naked." ~"That's true," said d'Artagnan, then first thinking
1040 38|         tongue, you stupid fellow!" said the young man; "I am d'Artagnan;
1041 38|            impossible." ~"Grimaud," said Athos, coming out of his
1042 38|            chamber. ~"Come, speak!" said the latter, closing the
1043 38|          and uneasiness!" ~"Athos," said d'Artagnan, getting rid
1044 38|          this dressing gown first," said the Musketeer to his friend. ~
1045 38|            still agitated. ~"Well?" said Athos. ~"Well," replied
1046 38|           his heart. ~"Let us see," said d'Artagnan. "Are you SURE
1047 38|             is dead?" ~"THE OTHER?" said Athos, in so stifled a voice
1048 38|       twenty-eight years." ~"Fair," said Athos, "is she not?" ~"Very." ~"
1049 38|            see her furious?" ~"No," said Athos. ~"A tigress, a panther!
1050 38|           give my life for a hair," said Athos. "Fortunately, the
1051 38|             is it if she kills me?" said Athos. "Do you, perchance,
1052 38|            shadow." ~"Fortunately," said d'Artagnan, "all this will
1053 38|         dread." ~"In the meantime," said Athos, "I renounce my plan
1054 38|             guise." ~"That's true," said Athos, and he rang the bell. ~
1055 38|           not advance your outfit," said Athos; "for if I am not
1056 38|             companion, d'Artagnan," said be; "your never-failing
1057 38|              I will take it, then," said d'Artagnan. ~At this moment
1058 38|           Make haste, dear lodger," said he; "there is a very pretty
1059 38|          waiting." ~"That's Kitty!" said d'Artagnan to himself, and
1060 38|            yes, to be sure, Kitty," said d'Artagnan; "be at ease,
1061 38|      departure?" ~"How can I tell!" said Kitty. "The lackeys were
1062 38|           to him." ~"I understand," said Athos; "but why not Porthos?
1063 38|           by her husband's clerks," said d'Artagnan, laughing. "Besides,
1064 38|             not care where I live," said Kitty, "provided I am well
1065 38|        Chevalier, far off or near," said Kitty, "I shall always love
1066 38|     murmured Athos. ~"And I, also," said d'Artagnan, "I also. I shall
1067 38|          adder. ~"You, to be sure!" said d'Artagnan, pressing Athos'
1068 38|        immediately. ~"He has gone," said he, "and the house door
1069 38|              then, let us all fly," said Athos, "and leave nobody
1070 38|          sent for!" ~"That's true," said Athos; "we must wait for
1071 38|    reflected for a minute, and then said, coloring, "Will it be really
1072 38|           quitting Paris." ~"Then," said Aramis, "this falls out
1073 38|             And now, my dear girl," said d'Artagnan, "you know that
1074 38|          whatever place it may be," said Kitty, "you will find me
1075 38|           today." ~"Dicers' oaths!" said Athos, while d'Artagnan
1076 38|       sapphire if be purchased it?" said Athos. ~"Five hundred pistoles." ~"
1077 39|           opened it eagerly. ~"Be," said the letter, "on Thursday
1078 39|       signature. ~"That's a snare," said Athos; "don't go, d'Artagnan." ~"
1079 39|             It may be counterfeit," said Athos. "Between six and
1080 39|             But suppose we all go," said d'Artagnan; "what the devil!
1081 39|     displaying our new equipments," said Porthos. ~"But if it is
1082 39|             is a woman who writes," said Aramis, "and that woman
1083 39|          remain in the background," said Porthos, "and he will advance
1084 39|          goes at a gallop." ~"Bah!" said d'Artagnan, "they will miss
1085 39|           enemies." ~"He is right," said Porthos; "battle. Besides,
1086 39|            us enjoy that pleasure," said Aramis, with his mild and
1087 39|           manner. ~"As you please," said Athos. ~"Gentlemen," said
1088 39|           said Athos. ~"Gentlemen," said d'Artagnan, "it is half
1089 39|          late, nobody will see us," said Porthos, "and that will
1090 39|            But this second letter," said Athos, "you forget that;
1091 39|          Artagnan blushed. ~"Well," said he, "let us see, gentlemen,
1092 39|           THE GUARDS" ~"The devil!" said Athos; "here's a rendezvous
1093 39|         after attending the first," said d'Artagnan. "One is for
1094 39|             I would not go at all," said Aramis. "A gallant knight
1095 39|            am of Aramis's opinion," said Porthos. ~"Gentlemen," replied
1096 39|             If you are determined," said Athos, "do so." ~"But the
1097 39|           so." ~"But the Bastille?" said Aramis. ~"Bah! you will
1098 39|          out if they put me there," said d'Artagnan. ~"To be sure
1099 39|            us do better than that," said Athos; "do not let us leave
1100 39|             To a certainty, Athos," said Aramis, "you were meant
1101 39|             men in chorus. ~"Well," said Porthos, "I will run to
1102 39|        horses." ~"I have no horse," said d'Artagnan; "but that is
1103 39|           That is not worth while," said Aramis, "you can have one
1104 39|    Therefore I only purchased two," said Aramis. ~"The third, then,
1105 39|             service he was, and who said he had received orders from
1106 39|          That makes no difference," said Aramis, coloring; "and who
1107 39|              and who affirmed, as I said, that he had received orders
1108 39|           that such things happen," said Athos, gravely. ~"Well,
1109 39|            we can manage famously," said d'Artagnan; "which of the
1110 39|           mysterious benefactress," said Athos. ~"The one you bought
1111 39|          pistoles, my dear friend," said d'Artagnan, taking the sum
1112 39|                You are rich, then?" said Aramis. ~"Rich? Richest,
1113 39|               If that be the case," said d'Artagnan, "they are doubtless
1114 39|         meet her again?" ~"Friend," said Athos, gravely, "remember
1115 39|         almost as a condemned man," said d'Artagnan, shaking his
1116 40|         much humility. ~"Monsieur," said the cardinal, "are you a
1117 40|        Tarbes and in its environs," said the cardinal; "to which
1118 40|         something." ~"Monseigneur," said d'Artagnan, "this was what
1119 40|             is correctly informed," said d'Artagnan. ~"Since that
1120 40|           England." ~"Monseigneur," said d'Artagnan, quite confused, "
1121 40|            heart. Don't be afraid," said he, smiling. "By men of
1122 40|    extravagant hopes, monseigneur," said d'Artagnan. ~"There are
1123 40|       Artagnan colored. ~"In fact," said the cardinal, placing his
1124 40|             to serve me, monsieur," said the cardinal, with a tone
1125 40|       Monseigneur--" ~"Well, well," said the cardinal, "I don't wish
1126 40|    mischance should happen to you," said Richelieu, significantly, "
1127 40|    entertain, whatever may happen," said d'Artagnan, placing his
1128 40|            it be, then, as you have said, Monsieur d'Artagnan; we
1129 40|             account!" ~"Young man," said Richelieu, "if I shall be
1130 40|            another time what I have said to you today, I promise
1131 40|             when they were alone he said, "You have done that which
1132 41|           the siege of La Rochelle, said, in charging at the head
1133 41|         part. ~The king, as we have said, was to follow as soon as
1134 41|             in order that it may be said of them that they did not
1135 41|             there is a third shot," said he to himself, "I am a lost
1136 41|      Monsieur raised his voice, and said, "I want for this mission
1137 41|           under my hand, monsieur," said M. Dessessart, pointing
1138 41|         risk being killed with me!" said d'Artagnan, raising his
1139 41|      hundred louis." ~"Well, come!" said the young man, laughing, "
1140 41|        condition." ~"What is that?" said the soldier, uneasy at perceiving
1141 41|          pocket." ~"You see, then," said d'Artagnan, "that I must
1142 41|           look of contempt, "Stop," said he, "I will show you the
1143 41|         hotel in the Place Royale," said the wounded man. ~"Yes,
1144 41|         holding out his arm to him, said, "Come, I will not abandon
1145 41|        return to the camp." ~"Yes," said the man, who could scarcely
1146 41|       hanged?" ~"You have my word," said he; "for the second time
1147 42|         person at the siege, it was said that as soon as he could
1148 42|              D'Artagnan, as we have said, had become more tranquil,
1149 42|              impatient, as has been said, had come by forced marches,
1150 42|             his friends. ~"Ah, ah!" said Porthos, "it appears we
1151 42|                            I hope," said Aramis, "there are no women
1152 42|            d'Artagnan. ~"Our wine!" said Athos, astonished. ~"Yes,
1153 42|          sent you some Anjou wine?" said Porthos. ~"Not exactly,
1154 42|          order." ~"On our account?" said the three Musketeers. ~"
1155 42|            send this wine, Aramis?" said Athos. ~"No; and you, Porthos?" ~"
1156 42|              it was your purveyor," said d'Artagnan. ~"Our purveyor!" ~"
1157 42|          mind where it comes from," said Porthos, "let us taste it,
1158 42|            let us drink it." ~"No," said Athos; "don't let us drink
1159 42|              You are right, Athos," said d'Artagnan. "Did none of
1160 42|                Here is his letter," said d'Artagnan, and he presented
1161 42|           This is not his writing!" said Athos. "I am acquainted
1162 42|           false letter altogether," said Porthos, "we have not been
1163 42|        disciplined." ~"d'Artagnan," said Aramis, in a reproachful
1164 42|         limbs. ~"Thou alarmest me!" said Athos, who never used thee
1165 42|           not think so, Brisemont," said d'Artagnan; "do not think
1166 42|        suffer!" ~"Upon the Gospel," said d'Artagnan, throwing himself
1167 42|             for. ~"Oh, my friends," said d'Artagnan, "you come once
1168 42|             I was called." ~"Alas!" said Fourreau, whose teeth chattered
1169 42|        drink myself." ~"Gentlemen," said d'Artagnan, addressing the
1170 42|                In the first place," said Athos, "let us leave this
1171 42|        violent death." ~"Planchet," said d'Artagnan, "I commit the
1172 42|             the situation. ~"Well," said d'Artagnan to Athos, "you
1173 42|          case, what is to be done?" said the young man. ~"The fact
1174 42|           eternally over his head," said Athos. "We must extricate
1175 42|             the means well enough," said d'Artagnan, "but where and
1176 42|             and poisoners." ~"Bah!" said Athos. "God has preserved
1177 42|        Bonacieux! Ah, that's true!" said Athos. "My poor friend,
1178 42|             in love." ~"Well, but," said Aramis, "have you not learned
1179 42|           temporarily a Musketeer," said Aramis, humbly. ~"It is
1180 42|           heard from his mistress," said Athos, in a low voice. "
1181 42|           all about that." ~"Well," said Porthos, "it appears to
1182 42|             is in." ~"That's true," said Porthos. ~"But I think I
1183 42|             But I think I have it," said Athos. "Don't you say, dear
1184 42|          have a long arm." ~"Hush!" said Porthos, placing a finger
1185 42|            of the matter." ~"Then," said Aramis, "I take upon myself
1186 42|            very intimately allied," said Aramis, coloring. ~And on
1187 43|             enemies of the cardinal said that it was he himself who
1188 43|          you are about, gentlemen!" said a clear voice which seemed
1189 43|           making his night rounds," said Athos. "What do you wish,
1190 43|         gentlemen?" ~"Who are you?" said the same voice, in the same
1191 43|                 King's Musketeers," said Athos, more and more convinced
1192 43|           Your pardon, my officer," said Athos; "but we were ignorant
1193 43|          good guard." ~"Your name?" said the officer, who covered
1194 43|            But yourself, monsieur," said Athos, who began to be annoyed
1195 43|           the third time. ~"Athos," said the Musketeer. ~The cardinal
1196 43|        Musketeers shall follow us," said he, in an undertone. "I
1197 43|            gentlemen, monseigneur," said Athos; "require our parole,
1198 43|         quick ear, Monsieur Athos," said the cardinal; "but now listen
1199 43|                Yes, your Eminence," said Athos, while the two Musketeers
1200 43|             I know you, gentlemen," said the cardinal, "I know you.
1201 43|               Well, upon my honor," said Athos, "your Eminence is
1202 43|           and what for, gentlemen?" said the cardinal; "you know
1203 43|           results of your quarrel?" said the cardinal, knitting his
1204 43|           inflicted upon you thus," said the cardinal. "Come, be
1205 43|     absolution." ~"I, monseigneur?" said Athos. "I did not even draw
1206 43|        broke his thigh." ~"Ah, ah!" said the cardinal; "and you,
1207 43|           is broken." ~"Very well," said the cardinal; "and you,
1208 43|              The devil, gentlemen!" said the cardinal, "three men
1209 43|          These fellows were drunk," said Athos. "and knowing there
1210 43|           door." ~"Force her door!" said the cardinal, "and for what
1211 43|           violence, without doubt," said Athos. "I have had the honor
1212 43|          not see her, monseigneur," said Athos. ~"You did not see
1213 43|             truth." ~"Monseigneur," said Athos, haughtily, "we are
1214 43|         cavalier shut up with her," said Athos, "but as notwithstanding
1215 43|                Advance, gentlemen," said the cardinal. ~"You have
1216 43|           the truth, my gentlemen," said he, addressing the Musketeers, "
1217 43|             wait near a good fire?" said the cardinal. ~The host
1218 43|            chimney. ~"I have this," said he. ~"That will do," replied
1219 44|         orifice. ~"Listen, Milady," said the cardinal, "the affair
1220 44|          your Eminence to observe," said Milady, "that since the
1221 44|            me." ~"Well, this time," said the cardinal, "it is not
1222 44|           Chevreuse." ~"That's it," said the cardinal, "that's it.
1223 44|            look twice." ~"And yet," said Milady, with a persistence
1224 44|       persists?" ~"If he persists?" said the cardinal. "That is not
1225 44|       probable." ~"It is possible," said Milady. ~"If he persists--"
1226 44|           these events in history," said Milady, "perhaps I should
1227 44|           Well, here, for example," said Richelieu: "when, in 1610,
1228 44|          Feronnerie?" ~"Precisely," said the cardinal. ~"Does not
1229 44|           the Antichrist." ~"Well?" said Milady. ~"Well," continued
1230 44|         infidelities." ~"No doubt," said Milady, coolly, "such a
1231 44|           Clarik." ~"That is just," said Richelieu. "What do you
1232 44|             duke." ~"She is found," said Milady. ~"Then the miserable
1233 44|            will be found." ~"Well," said the cardinal, "then it will
1234 44|         this--as that is, as I have said, the limit of my mission--
1235 44|        cardinal, dryly. ~"And now," said Milady, without appearing
1236 44|          convent." ~"To a convent?" said the duke. ~"Yes, to a convent." ~"
1237 44|      nothing inconvenient in that," said the cardinal. ~"Well, now
1238 44|         sworn my death." ~"Ah, ah!" said the cardinal, "I know of
1239 44|               He is a bold fellow," said the cardinal. ~"And it is
1240 44|            feared." ~"I must have," said the duke, "a proof of his
1241 44|             there is no afterward!" said the cardinal, in a low voice. "
1242 44|         quill, and some ink, then," said the cardinal. ~"Here they
1243 44|           end of the room. ~"Well," said Porthos, "what do you want,
1244 44|             conversation?" ~"Hush!" said Athos, speaking in a low
1245 44|         gone." ~"You must be gone!" said Porthos; "and if the cardinal
1246 44|                 Be prudent, Athos," said Aramis. ~"Be easy on that
1247 45|          two Musketeers had already said with respect to Athos. The
1248 45|      recognized him. ~"My officer," said Athos, "has forgotten to
1249 45|           forgetfulness." ~"Go up," said the host; "she is still
1250 45|            Do you know me, madame?" said he. ~Milady made one step
1251 45|           serpent. ~"So far, well," said Athos, "I perceive you know
1252 45|            us talk, as the cardinal said." ~Milady, under the influence
1253 45|         demon sent upon the earth!" said Athos. "Your power is great,
1254 45|       sometimes devouring." ~"But," said Milady, in a hollow, faint
1255 45|              cried she. ~"Perhaps," said Athos; "But at all events
1256 45|           has cruelly insulted me," said Milady, in a hollow tone; "
1257 45|             to insult you, madame?" said Athos, laughing; "he has
1258 45|         fixed resolution, "Madame," said he, "you will this instant
1259 45|         have one second to decide," said he. ~Milady saw by the contraction
1260 45|           toward Athos. ~"Take it," said she, "and be accursed!" ~
1261 45|               Richelieu ~"And now," said Athos, resuming his cloak
1262 45|            they held. ~"Gentlemen," said he, "Monseigneur's order
1263 45|          brave Musketeer, I think," said the cardinal. ~"Yes, monseigneur,"
1264 45|      cardinal. ~"Yes, monseigneur," said Porthos, "it is he." ~"Monsieur
1265 45|             he." ~"Monsieur Athos," said Richelieu, "receive my thanks
1266 45|         slept in the camp. ~"Well!" said Porthos and Aramis together,
1267 45|            required!" ~"I know it," said Athos, coolly, "since here
1268 46|                Pardieu, gentlemen," said he. "I hope what you have
1269 46|           peculiar to him. ~"Hush!" said Athos. ~"Oh, oh!" said d'
1270 46|              said Athos. ~"Oh, oh!" said d'Artagnan, comprehending
1271 46|           fresh aboard." ~"Aramis," said Athos, "you went to breakfast
1272 46|         nothing but meat." ~"What," said Athos, "no fish at a seaport?" ~"
1273 46|            a seaport?" ~"They say," said Aramis, resuming his pious
1274 46|            a room in which the host said they would not be disturbed. ~
1275 46|              I see how it will be," said Athos: "we shall get into
1276 46|             afterward." ~"Ah, yes," said a light-horseman, with a
1277 46|        their conversation. ~"Well," said Athos, "don't you hear Monsieur
1278 46|           you not taken a bastion?" said a Swiss, who was drinking
1279 46|            glass. ~"Yes, monsieur," said d'Artagnan, bowing, "we
1280 46|             or ten." ~"Balzempleu!" said the Swiss, who, notwithstanding
1281 46|                But it is probable," said the light-horseman, "that
1282 46|              Yes, that's probable," said d'Artagnan. ~"Gentlemen,"
1283 46|             Artagnan. ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, "a wager!" ~"Ah,
1284 46|           the Swiss. ~"What is it?" said the light-horseman. ~"Stop
1285 46|      light-horseman. ~"Stop a bit," said the dragoon, placing his
1286 46|            bird." ~"You was right," said the Swiss; "goose grease
1287 46|             with basdry." ~"There!" said the dragoon. "Now for the
1288 46|          Athos." ~"Yes, the wager!" said the light-horseman. ~"Well,
1289 46|           Busigny, I will bet you," said Athos, "that my three companions,
1290 46|        began to comprehend. ~"But," said d'Artagnan, in the ear of
1291 46|          more likely to be killed," said Athos, "if we do not go." ~"
1292 46|               My faith, gentlemen," said Porthos, turning round upon
1293 46|              I hope." ~"I take it," said M. de Busigny; "so let us
1294 46|            You are four gentlemen," said Athos, "and we are four;
1295 46|           de Busigny. ~"Perfectly," said the dragoon. ~"That shoots
1296 46|         dragoon. ~"That shoots me," said the Swiss. ~The fourth auditor,
1297 46|          these gentlemen is ready," said the host. ~"Well, bring
1298 46|            host. ~"Well, bring it," said Athos. ~The host obeyed.
1299 46|            if you are paid for it?" said Athos, and he threw two
1300 46|            the change, my officer?" said the host. ~"No, only add
1301 46|               Monsieur de Busigny," said Athos, "will you be so kind
1302 46|        Which you please, monsieur!" said the light-horseman, drawing
1303 46|   Thirty-five minutes after seven," said Athos, "by which you perceive
1304 46|            And now, my dear Athos," said he, "do me the kindness
1305 46|     addressing you. Here at least," said Athos, pointing to the bastion, "
1306 46|           us." ~"It appears to me," said d'Artagnan, with that prudence
1307 46|         holding a council." ~"Yes," said Aramis, "Athos is right:
1308 46|         would not have been amiss," said Porthos; "but it behooved
1309 46|             our advantage." ~"Yes," said d'Artagnan; "but we shall
1310 46|           not heard what d'Artagnan said?" ~"What did he say?" demanded
1311 46|      demanded Porthos. ~"d'Artagnan said that in the attack of last
1312 46|             to fire." ~"Oh, Athos!" said Aramis, "truly you are a
1313 46|             to the bastion. ~"But," said Grimaud, in the same silent
1314 47|           Rochellais. ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, who had assumed the
1315 47|         throw them into the ditch," said Porthos, "after having assured
1316 47|             their pockets." ~"Yes," said Athos, "that's Grimaud's
1317 47|          walls." ~"Heaven forfend!" said Athos; "they may serve us." ~"
1318 47|             These bodies serve us?" said Porthos. "You are mad, dear
1319 47|          wine. ~"And now to table," said Athos. ~The four friends
1320 47|           even tailors. ~"And now," said d'Artagnan, "as there is
1321 47|    amusement and glory, gentlemen," said Athos. "I have induced you
1322 47|          other." ~"But the secret!" said d'Artagnan. ~"The secret
1323 47|         Artagnan. ~"The secret is," said Athos, "that I saw Milady
1324 47|            In that case I am lost," said d'Artagnan. ~"Not so bad
1325 47|       Milady?" ~"A charming woman!" said Athos, sipping a glass of
1326 47|             is true as the Gospel," said Porthos; "I heard her with
1327 47|            my own ears." ~"I also," said Aramis. ~"Then," said d'
1328 47|               said Aramis. ~"Then," said d'Artagnan, letting his
1329 47|             folly to be committed," said Athos, "seeing it is the
1330 47|            But I can never escape," said d'Artagnan, "with such enemies.
1331 47|            I have balked." ~"Well," said Athos, "that only makes
1332 47|             service to me." ~"Bah!" said Athos, "God is great, as
1333 47|          their weapons. ~"Pardieu!" said Athos, "it was hardly worth
1334 47|         because they don't see us," said Athos. ~"My faith," said
1335 47|            said Athos. ~"My faith," said Aramis, "I must confess
1336 47|                He is a bad priest," said Porthos, "who has pity for
1337 47|             heretics." ~"In truth," said Athos, "Aramis is right.
1338 47|            his hat in the other, he said, bowing courteously and
1339 47|           are aiming?" ~"Yes, yes," said Athos; "but they are only
1340 47|            was wounded. ~"Grimaud," said Athos, still on the breach, "
1341 47|       Reload the muskets, Grimaud," said Athos, "and we, gentlemen,
1342 47|         recollect you were saying," said d'Artagnan, "that after
1343 47|             She goes into England," said Athos. ~"With what view?" ~"
1344 47|            cried he. ~"As to that," said Athos, "I beg you to believe
1345 47|             his glass. ~"A moment," said d'Artagnan. "I will not
1346 47|             very handsome saddles," said Porthos, who at the moment
1347 47|             of his own. ~"Besides," said Aramis, "God desires the
1348 47|        death of a sinner." ~"Amen!" said Athos, "and we will return
1349 47|          creature must be a demon!" said Porthos, holding out his
1350 47|            And this carte blanche," said d'Artagnan, "this carte
1351 47|           to her that you left us?" said Aramis. ~"Exactly." ~"And
1352 47|            letter of the cardinal?" said d'Artagnan. ~"Here it is,"
1353 47|            Artagnan. ~"Here it is," said Athos; and he took the invaluable
1354 47|              Richelieu" ~"In fact," said Aramis, "it is an absolution
1355 47|            must be torn to pieces," said d'Artagnan, who fancied
1356 47|          death. ~"On the contrary," said Athos, "it must be preserved
1357 47|          make dull jokes, my dear," said Porthos. ~"I do not jest,"
1358 47|          Porthos. ~"I do not jest," said Athos. ~"Do you know," said
1359 47|         said Athos. ~"Do you know," said Porthos, "that to twist
1360 47|      replied Aramis. ~"And I, too," said d'Artagnan. ~"Fortunately,
1361 47|       Fortunately, she is far off," said Porthos, "for I confess
1362 47|      England as well as in France," said Athos. ~"She worries me
1363 47|             worries me everywhere," said d'Artagnan. ~"But when you
1364 47|            strangle her, hang her?" said Porthos. "It is only the
1365 47|      understood. ~"I have an idea," said d'Artagnan. ~"What is it?"
1366 47|            Artagnan. ~"What is it?" said the Musketeers. ~"To arms!"
1367 47|             we return to the camp?" said Porthos. "I don't think
1368 47|           the hour." ~"Well, then," said Aramis, "we must form a
1369 47|          beside you." ~"Gentlemen," said Athos, "no divided attention,
1370 47|          his man." ~"I cover mine," said d'Artagnan. ~"And I mine,"
1371 47|            Artagnan. ~"And I mine," said Porthos. ~"And I mine,"
1372 47|             Porthos. ~"And I mine," said Aramis. ~"Fire, then," said
1373 47|         said Aramis. ~"Fire, then," said Athos. ~The four muskets
1374 47|         breach. ~"Now, my friends," said Athos, "finish them at a
1375 47|             the first to the last?" said Athos. ~"My faith, it appears
1376 47|           My faith, it appears so!" said d'Artagnan. ~"No," cried
1377 47|            his watch. ~"Gentlemen," said he, "we have been here an
1378 47|          the breakfast. ~"My idea?" said d'Artagnan. ~"Yes; you said
1379 47|         said d'Artagnan. ~"Yes; you said you had an idea," said Athos. ~"
1380 47|          you said you had an idea," said Athos. ~"Oh, I remember,"
1381 47|           Athos. ~"Oh, I remember," said d'Artagnan. "Well, I will
1382 47|           not do that, d'Artagnan," said Athos, coolly. ~"And why
1383 47|             and was silent. ~"But," said Porthos, "I think I have
1384 47|           Monsieur Porthos's idea!" said Aramis. ~"I will ask leave
1385 47|             Porthos." ~"For shame!" said Aramis. "Kill a woman? No,
1386 47|             see your idea, Aramis," said Athos, who felt much deference
1387 47|                 Ah, my faith, yes!" said Porthos and d'Artagnan,
1388 47|          now." ~"Inform the queen!" said Athos; "and how? Have we
1389 47|             safety to her Majesty," said Aramis, coloring, "I will
1390 47|           adopt this means, Athos?" said d'Artagnan. ~"I do not reject
1391 47|          not reject it altogether," said Athos; "but I wish to remind
1392 47|          heed of us." ~"Gentlemen," said d'Artagnan, "what Porthos
1393 47|             on in the city yonder?" said Athos. ~"They are beating
1394 47|         whole regiment against us," said Athos. ~"You don't think
1395 47|            whole regiment, do you?" said Porthos. ~"Why not?" said
1396 47|           said Porthos. ~"Why not?" said Musketeer. "I feel myself
1397 47|         word, the drum draws near," said d'Artagnan. ~"Let it come,"
1398 47|           Artagnan. ~"Let it come," said Athos. "It is a quarter
1399 47|            to approach. ~"Grimaud," said Athos, pointing to the bodies
1400 47|            now." ~"You comprehend?" said Porthos. ~"And do you comprehend,
1401 47|           you comprehend, Grimaud?" said Aramis. ~Grimaud made a
1402 47|             all that is necessary," said Athos; "now for my idea." ~"
1403 47|            however, to comprehend," said Porthos. ~"That is useless." ~"
1404 47|            as we wish." ~"And yet," said Porthos, "I would like to
1405 47|        about." ~"Silence, Porthos!" said Aramis. ~"What is her brother-in-law'
1406 47|            s just the man we want," said Athos. "It is he whom we
1407 47|         shall be in peace." ~"Yes," said d'Artagnan, "till she comes
1408 47|        comes out." ~"Ah, my faith!" said Athos, "you require too
1409 47|             would be still better," said Aramis, "to inform the queen
1410 47|                I answer for Bazin," said Aramis. ~"And I for Planchet,"
1411 47|                And I for Planchet," said d'Artagnan. ~"Ay," said
1412 47|             said d'Artagnan. ~"Ay," said Porthos, "if we cannot leave
1413 47|            will write the letters," said Aramis. "Give the lackeys
1414 47|            army!" ~"My faith, yes," said Athos; "there they are.
1415 47|            sword in hand. ~"Bravo!" said Athos; "that does honor
1416 47|     imagination." ~"All very well," said Porthos, "but I should like
1417 47|          the breakfast." ~"Ah, ah!" said Aramis, "the black points
1418 47|             our camp." ~"My faith," said Athos, "I have nothing to
1419 47|          and a half. Nothing can be said; let us be off, gentlemen,
1420 47|            you forgotten anything?" said Aramis. ~"The white flag,
1421 47|           sake. ~But Athos might be said to bear a charmed life.
1422 47|              Oh, I comprehend now," said the astonished Porthos. ~"
1423 47|           Porthos. ~"That's lucky," said Athos, shrugging his shoulders. ~
1424 47|   Rochellais are bungling fellows," said Athos; "how many have we
1425 47|    seemingly." ~"Oh, it's nothing," said d'Artagnan. ~"A spent ball?" ~"
1426 47|         What is it, then?" ~We have said that Athos loved d'Artagnan
1427 47|       wearing diamonds, my master," said Athos, disdainfully. ~"Ah,
1428 47|            diamond?" ~"Stop a bit!" said Aramis. ~"Well thought of,
1429 47|           an idea." ~"Undoubtedly," said Porthos, drawing himself
1430 47|            let us sell it." ~"But," said d'Artagnan, "it is the queen'
1431 47|            given." ~"Why, I think," said Aramis, blushing as usual, "
1432 47|      replied Aramis. ~"Well, then," said d'Artagnan, gaily, "let
1433 47|      triumph." ~In fact, as we have said, the whole camp was in motion.
1434 47|              Monsieur de Treville," said the cardinal; "pray let
1435 47|          standard." ~"Monseigneur," said M. de Treville, "that will
1436 47|              Well, then, take him," said the cardinal; "when four
1437 47|             delighted. ~"My faith," said d'Artagnan to Athos, "you
1438 47|             triumphant idea! As you said, we have acquired glory,
1439 48|           four; but it must be also said that the very name of Milady
1440 48|             long. ~"Unfortunately," said Athos, "he whom we send
1441 48|            the four." ~"Gentlemen," said Aramis, "the principal question
1442 48|            moralist." ~"Doubtless," said Aramis, "for we not only
1443 48|               Speak lower, Aramis," said Athos. ~"That's wise--not
1444 48|           for us? No." ~"My faith," said d'Artagnan. "I would almost
1445 48|            deceived just the same," said Athos, who was an optimist
1446 48|         cardinal--" ~"Speak lower!" said Athos. ~"--of intrigues
1447 48|             forget, as you yourself said, Athos, that we only write
1448 48|        these terms." ~"Let us see," said Athos, assuming in advance
1449 48|    queen-mother! That's ingenious," said Athos. ~"Well, then, we
1450 48|           committed." ~"The devil!" said d'Artagnan, "you are insupportable.
1451 48|           his province." ~"Ay, ay!" said Porthos; "pass the pen to
1452 48|          Latin." ~"Well, so be it," said d'Artagnan. "Draw up this
1453 48|           you." ~"I ask no better," said Aramis, with that ingenious
1454 48|                 Lower! SACRE BLEU!" said Athos. ~"But," continued
1455 48|         escape me." ~"And me also," said Porthos. ~D'Artagnan and
1456 48|           is what you have to say," said d'Artagnan: "My Lord, your
1457 48|         Repudiated by her husband," said Athos. ~"Because she had
1458 48|     frightful creature still live?" said Aramis. ~"He still lives." ~"
1459 48|           his nature. ~"This time," said Athos, first breaking the
1460 48|              You are right, Athos," said Aramis; "and it is a rather
1461 48|          will do wonderfully well," said Athos. "My dear Aramis,
1462 48|          livres?" ~"It appears so," said Athos, "since here they
1463 48|            gentlemen, in all this," said d'Artagnan, "we do not think
1464 48|           owe her." ~"That's true," said Athos; "but that concerns
1465 48|            dear cousin." ~"Ah, ah!" said Athos. "This clever person
1466 48|               That is easily done," said Aramis. ~He folded the letter
1467 48|           they were caught. ~"Now," said Aramis, "you will please
1468 48|          than speak." ~"Very well," said d'Artagnan, "I consent to
1469 48|        returning." ~"In that case," said Athos, "Planchet must receive
1470 48|         that do?" ~"My dear Athos," said Aramis, "you speak like
1471 48|             Greeks." ~"Well, then," said Athos, "it is agreed. Planchet
1472 48|             the lining of my coat," said Planchet; "and if I am taken
1473 48|           fulfill your commission," said d'Artagnan. ~"You will give
1474 48|          eight." ~"Then, monsieur," said Planchet, "you must buy
1475 48|             a watch." ~"Take this," said Athos, with his usual careless
1476 48|            belly." ~"Oh, monsieur!" said Planchet, humiliated by
1477 48|            the Musketeer. ~"And I," said Porthos, rolling his large
1478 48|            Ah, monsieur!" ~"And I," said Aramis, with his soft, melodius
1479 48|          his hand. "See, Planchet," said he, "these gentlemen only
1480 48|                      Ah, monsieur," said Planchet, "I will succeed
1481 48|        morning, in order, as he had said, that he might during the
1482 48|          Planchet aside. ~"Listen," said he to him. "When you have
1483 48|            Be satisfied, monsieur," said Planchet, "you shall see
1484 48|   endeavoring to catch all that was said, in observing the proceeding
1485 48|           you mean by boor Michon?" said the Swiss, who was chatting
1486 48|        pardieu, less than nothing," said Aramis; "a charming little
1487 48|            keepsake." ~"The duvil!" said the Swiss, "if she is as
1488 48|           she writes to me, Athos," said he. ~Athos cast a glance
1489 48|              but of yours it may be said, I hope, every dream is
1490 48|             Yez; what's the dream?" said the Swiss. ~"Well, pardieu!"
1491 48|            Swiss. ~"Well, pardieu!" said Aramis, "it was only this:
1492 48|            it to her." ~"Yez, yez," said the Swiss; "it's simple
1493 48|            You are very fortunate," said Athos, rising; "I wish I
1494 48|             s hat. ~But, as we have said, Bazin had not, by his fortunate
1495 48|            was expected. ~"Really," said Athos to them, "you are
1496 48|           But if he does not come?" said d'Artagnan. ~"Well, if he
1497 48|           You are very fastidious," said Athos; "such a beautiful
1498 48|         woman!" ~"A woman of mark!" said Porthos, with his loud laugh. ~
1499 48|            sounded. ~"We are lost," said d'Artagnan, in the ear of
1500 48|          mean to say we have lost," said Athos, quietly, drawing