Thewhole army talked of this expedition for a day,
and Monsieurpaid him his compliments upon it. DArtagnan immediately placed the point
of his sword at histhroat.
At the expiration of a minute or two, it appeared
todArtagnan that M.
I am at the age of extravagant hopes, monseigneur,
saiddArtagnan. The first advantage had been gained by Buckingham.
Dont you say, deardArtagnan, that it is the queen
who has made choice of theconvent for her?
But how did you become concerned in this
villainousaffair? At nine oclock the next morning, the drums beat to
arms.
The procurators wife saw him pass in his new
uniform and onhis fine horse. The whole of the next day was spent in preparations
fordeparture.
At the expiration of a minute or two, it appeared
todArtagnan that M.
Nevertheless, day dawnedwithout darkness having
brought any accident. I will try to do so, monseigneur, replied the Gascon, witha
noble confidence.
They knew all they wished to know; the bastion was
guarded. Well, said Porthos, it appears to me that the means arevery simple. The
ceremony of reception over, the four friends were soonin one anothers
arms.
Well,I will certainly drink to their health with
all my heart,but I will not drink alone. Yes; but to wait surrounded by assassins
and poisoners. The ceremony of reception over, the four friends were soonin one
anothers arms.
He sat down without saying a word to anybody,
andbegan to reflect.
You must try to see her, and have an
explanationwith her.
They knew all they wished to know; the bastion was
guarded. In a few words, Porthos and Aramis wereposted as to the
situation.
Then also, as Athos had predicted, it became
possible tofind Mme. Yes, said the man, who could scarcely believe in
suchmagnanimity, but is it not to have me hanged? Fortunately, deceived by
dArtagnans trick, they neglectedto reload their guns.