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That is our brave Musketeer, I think, said the cardinal.
No doubt, said Milady,
coolly, such a woman may befound.
I dont know; the secret has been well kept.
You will go to London, continued the cardinal. That was the question the
threeMusketeers put to one another. I hope at the same time to procure you
amusement and glory,gentlemen, said Athos. We did not see her, monseigneur,
said Athos. 45 A CONJUGAL SCENEAs Athos had foreseen, it was not long before
the cardinalcame down. With another man, Milady might have preserved some
doubt;but she knew Athos.
It wasseven oclock in the morning, and daylight began
to appear.
And he left the chamber without once looking behind him. Then, said
dArtagnan, letting his arm fall withdiscouragement, it is useless to struggle
longer.
Porthos and Aramis looked at each other; they began tocomprehend.
Were
the accomplices of Ravaillac or of Jacques Clementever known?
Give me paper, a
quill, and some ink, then, said thecardinal. And letting fall his cloak and
raising his hat, he advancedtoward Milady.
Yes, said dArtagnan; but we shall
indubitably attract aball. We are going, in order towin it, to remain an hour
in the bastion.
Frankly and loyally, repeated Milady, with an
unspeakableexpression of duplicity. But, said dArtagnan, in the ear of Athos,
you are goingto get us all killed without mercy. said the cardinal, I know of
whom you speak.
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