The cardinal alighted; the three Musketeers did
likewise. He cast a rapid glance around theroom, and perceived that one of his men
was missing. It appears that in falling,continued Athos, with some hesitation, he
broke his thigh. I must be able to present these proofs for hisappreciation. He
would then be lost,and France, perhaps, with him.
We are much more likely to be killed, said Athos,
if wedo not go. I know it, said Athos, coolly, since here it is.
Come, befrank, gentlemen, you have settled accounts
with somebody! These three Musketeers shall follow us, said he, in anundertone. We
did not see her, monseigneur, said Athos. He had no doubt it was the cardinal and
hisescort.
It appears that in falling,continued Athos, with
some hesitation, he broke his thigh.
Well, said Athos, dont you hear Monsieur de
Busigny, whodoes you the honor to ask you a question? Be easy on that head, replied
Athos; you know I am coolenough. It appears there is something
freshaboard.
Porthos and Aramis resumed their places by the
stovepipe. Yes; but she would then be the accomplice of anassassination. The was the
more easy for our three companionsin particular; for being friends of M. Why should
not the king of France have the samechance as the emperor? I want to know if you
were left alone, andnobody interrupted you.
No, only add two bottles of champagne, and the
differencewill be for the napkins.