| 单词 | Milady |
| 例句 | At Miss Quattlebaum's School of Ballroom Dance & Etiquette the boys must address the girls as Milady. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Milady,” Cain said, bowing his head as he strode by. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Maybe I’ll be in class on Monday, Milady, you say, not looking up, and wishing you hadn’t said that. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “Milady Kelly phoned me at work. They're all off for pie and chips after work ’cause it's somebody's birthday, so we've got room for one more.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z You couldn't fail to smell the potpourri whiff of Milady's Boudoir in The Lady, a 125-year-old weekly. The Lady and the Revamp and Storyville: Kings of Pastry | TV Review 2010-03-19T06:45:00Z My doctor says I have terminal brain cancer, but I shall die happy, knowing I have served Milady. Digested read: Untold Story by Monica Ali 2011-04-04T20:30:00Z The sea was there, and the hills, and bartenders, housekeepers and porters speaking English salted with patois, exclaiming, “Milady, milady, welcome!” Jamaica, Beyond the Beach 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Irwin likens the tale’s ruthless protagonist to Medea, but a better comparison might be Milady of “The Three Musketeers,” whose sexual power is so great that she can bend any man to her will. In these medieval Arab tales, a heavy dollop of spice 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z A Cavalier For Milady, one of Williams' final works, made its stage debut nearly 30 years after the playwright's death. Cavalier attitude 2011-04-06T08:07:56Z Photograph: Geraint Lewis / Rex Features PG Wodehouse got a lot of fun out of a fictional magazine called Milady's Boudoir, which continually teetered on the brink of bankruptcy. The Lady and the Revamp and Storyville: Kings of Pastry | TV Review 2010-03-19T06:45:00Z The scheming and cruel femme fatale, Milady de Winter, is judged guilty of the most heinous murders by an ad hoc tribunal consisting of the musketeers and her late husband’s brother. Review | If you only know ‘The Three Musketeers,’ you owe yourself the pleasure of its sequel, ‘Twenty Years After’ 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z "Milady," I shrieked, "it is surely because my cocky wock is so large!" HarperCollins, ?20 2010-10-04T23:07:00Z "The indigenous movement has made many deals with different governments to guarantee land rights, which up to now haven't materialized," said movement leader Milady Dicue. In Colombia, land occupations raise tensions and spook investors 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The hoop disrupted the silhouette and also provided a cheap gesture at Milady’s ouroboros-like alien familiar. A street performer falls for a radical privacy advocate in "Skin City" 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z He returned to the role in 1974's The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge - and again in 1989's The Return of the Musketeers. Actor Frank Finlay dies aged 89 - BBC News 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z As with any swashbuckling scenes, filming did not go without injury, including dislocated shoulders and concussions, while Capaldi dislocated his thumb after getting it caught in co-star Maimie McCoy's - who plays Milady - rather large frock. Musketeers return for 21st Century audience 2014-01-19T00:36:15Z A cashier whose name tag read “Milady” said she chose not to participate in the demonstration. Fast-Food Workers in New York City Rally for Higher Wages 2012-11-30T01:25:14Z Yesterday Milady of Manhattan in her hoopskirt and crinoline; today Milady in thick furs above her knees and thin silk stockings and high-heeled pumps below them: tomorrow.... The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z Doubtless he marked Milady for a bad end, but was unconcerned whether it would be a cough or noose. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z Milady has happily fallen in with an old friend, whose path hers had not crossed for thirty years. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Milady gave the King a much bejewelled paw. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z Milady invites him to hear the dear child sing; to lunch on Sunday—one-thirty—the old address. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z Is it not enough to know that tomorrow Milady of the great metropolis of the Americas will still be shopping? The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z Both years she won the Vanity and Milady handicaps at Hollywood Park, her home track. Zenyatta to take 16-0 streak on the road again 2010-04-10T15:15:00Z Milady's own notes are not apt to require much space, nor is the present one any exception to her general rule. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z B. The following statement was made by Dr. Martin Frederick of the city medical staff, Cleveland, Ohio: "Milady's dimples are defects caused by faulty construction or weaknesses of the cheek muscles." News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories Milady Blakeney had been in ordering a dozen frocks, but of a beauty," gushed Madame, "one all of real lace and silver crepe. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z I love him, my little Tom; and Milady has always been kind, so kind, more kind than any one. Sir Tom The Grade 2 Milady at 1 1-16 miles is May 16; the Grade 1 Vanity at 1 1-8 miles is June 13. Zenyatta to take 16-0 streak on the road again 2010-04-10T15:15:00Z Milady does not light her lamp or shuffle her Patience cards again on the homeward drive. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z “And Milady Ames will be mentioned in the papers next day as assisting at the function––the cat!” she muttered savagely, as she laid aside her revised list of social desirables. Carmen Ariza "I am with Milady Goold, Madame, and I see Madame has not been well; she is looking delicate, then." The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z The news were always bad, more bad; and Milady all alone. Sir Tom “Milady is tired?” from him, in a courteous tone, as his dark eyes dwell upon her face. The First Violin A Novel Milady's head is still running on her Patience, which, by the aid of a carriage-lamp and a pack of tiny cards, she has been playing contentedly during the whole of the long ten miles. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z It would have got in the way of the business, the engrossing business, of the manual fight against the Rochellois, and the spiritual fight against Richelieu and Rochefort and Milady. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century How like Milady Blakeney's son is to Madame here," hissed Marie; "that when he was ill Madame sat here as one distraught. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z I know the village," she said, "it is at the park gates, and Milady takes a great deal of trouble that all is nice in the cottages. Sir Tom Milady Catesby is well worth comparing with Evelina, which is some twenty years its junior, and the sentimental parts of which are quite in the same tone with it. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 Milady and her girls have risen with the others. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z M. D—' opines that I shall in the end deal out poetical justice to Mrs. Bardell as Milady. From a Cornish Window A New Edition "That Milady Blakeney is not the mother of one of her children," said the Frenchwoman, softly. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z Milady would wish you to be more as she herself is. Sir Tom "Young man," cried Milady, "where were you brought up?" The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette Milady is neatly squirting a plantain or two out of the turf. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z "So I will say good-night—Milady, and hope that you will sleep well the first night in your new home." Man and Maid Milady Blakeney also wishes to know if Madame will use the car to drive to luncheon. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z Bice was more clear-sighted, but she thought Milady was displeased with her own proceedings, and sought no further for a cause. Sir Tom One evening he observed to Lady R., whose dress was fawn color, and that of her daughter pink, "Milady, your daughter is de pink of beauty." The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings Milady is far, indeed, from thinking herself an object of pity now. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Upon the hard, cold ground they crouch—the wrecks of Pomp and Pride; Milady and the city waifs are huddled side by side. Poems Teachers Ask For, Book Two I once heard him say:— "Milady Laura, it is the regret of me life that I came into the world a generation too soon." The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm Milady does not look as if I pleased her now. Sir Tom Milady seems highly literary; to which, and your honor's acquaintance with the family, I attribute the pleasure of having seen them. Some Old Time Beauties After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment Milady, whatever she may know, is evidently determined not to be diffuse on the subject. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z In London the wonderful Amazon Milady Dunstanwolde had provided the town with a new example of her courage and daring spirit. His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality Milady, though half American, did not know exactly what Ascension day meant and asked her Chinese servant. The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 But I did not mean to become Milady's friend, as you say. Sir Tom "O Sicuro—a great nobleman that passed through here lately with his Milady and daughters—a magnifico—one of the grand councillors of London—un almanno." Tales of a Traveller Milady does not trouble her head about them; he has such good manners; he is so courteous! Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z The Lord o' the Tents of Shem disappears into his bank and Milady drives on to the Government house to read before the Literary Club a paper on Browning's Saul. The New North "You are up very early, Milady," he said casually, and because of the servants in the hall she felt it would look better to follow him into the library. The Reason Why You saw the Duchess at Milady's party the other day. Sir Tom Milady at arms; a story of the Revolutionary days. U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1954 July - December It is the story of a much-injured and revengeful Norse pilot, who, having the chance to drown his old enemies, Milord and Milady, saves them at the mute appeal of their blue-eyed English baby. Henrik Ibsen Milady accomplished the assassination of the Duke of Buckingham at Portsmouth, and Richelieu was relieved of the fear of English intervention at La Rochelle. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction And there was no question that, unless carefully prepared for the touch, Uncle Tom would see a hundred Milady's Boudoirs go phut rather than take the rap. Right Ho, Jeeves What Milady said was this, that I might work if I willed, and escape from marrying—that to marry was not everything. Sir Tom "Milady should go out more, much more, and receive company here." December Love From the bedroom she went on to the dressing-room and bathroom; the former replete with all known appurtenances to Milady's toilette, and the latter a bewildering vista of marble, silver, and glass. Patty's Butterfly Days Milady immediately dispatched a messenger to the cardinal, and at the very moment when the musketeers were at the front entrance, she poured a powder into a glass of wine and bade Madame Bonacieux drink. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction Milady's own confidential Italian butler, fidelity itself, hovered quivering near, spiritually helping the newcomer to catch up. Aaron's Rod It is this, my Bice, that makes me say that sometimes I am of Milady's opinion; that to have no wishes, to know nothing, to desire nothing—that is best. Sir Tom She saw a face which, though seen but once before, she knew instantly again—the face of "Milady." Under Two Flags On my first entrance, she called me 'her dear Princess of Wales;' and addressed Madam de Sonsfeld as 'Milady.' History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 They came up with Milady at a solitary house near the village of Erquinheim. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction It was evident that if Milady had ordered it, so it must be. Aaron's Rod But Milady does not like me; she is jealous of me, and if she can she will send us away. Sir Tom If she saved him, he would give her a low bow as he thanked her; thinking all the while of Milady! Under Two Flags Milady," she exclaimed, "His Highness insisted upon my bringing you this card. The Yellow Crayon Milady had already given the two she had stolen to the cardinal, who had passed them on to the king. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "F'rinstance, when you first came, I always thought of you as 'Milady'—when I wrote that poem, you know." Seventeen A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family Especially William I am not sure," she said, "dear child, that I am not of Milady's opinion. Sir Tom Milady, left alone there in her luxurious morning room, sat a while lost in thought. Under Two Flags Milady," said the chauffeur, bowing low, "I have the honor to relate to you that I went to the house of Monsieur Long and found him to be not at home. The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million "But what if he persists in spite of this in making war?" said Milady. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction It must be admitted that Milady was one of those people who do not mind being overheard, no matter what they say. Seventeen A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family Especially William Oh!" cried Bice, "that means that you like me, then?—and so does Milady. Sir Tom Milady was languidly insolent over some ivory chessmen, and Corporal Victor thought it divine, because languor and insolence are the twin gods of the noblesse, parbleu! Under Two Flags Milady," she declared, "has never, no never, appeared more charming. The Malefactor "The woman exists, and the fanatic will be found," returned Milady. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction De Winter remembered the monster that Milady had been; he rose, dignified and calm, restraining by the severity of his look the wild glance of the young man. Twenty Years After Then she added, "And Milady?—is she always with you?"—with a slight shrug of the shoulders. Sir Tom As for Milady, she will be best out of your path, Victor. Under Two Flags "Milady thinks herself a trifle pale, perhaps—a little more color?" The Malefactor Listen, Milady," the cardinal was saying, "this affair is of utmost importance. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "Yes, Milady; it is true you called her thus." Twenty Years After Tell me, you are the brother of Madame—Should I say Milady? Sir Tom You deserve the stick, but since Milady herself is lenient enough to pardon you, you are to take this instead. Under Two Flags "Milady knows very well what becomes her," the woman answered discreetly. The Malefactor D'Artagnan produced the precious paper which Athos had forced Milady to give him before her journey to England. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "That Milady's son has left England, that he is in France, on his road to Paris, if he be not here already." Twenty Years After A smile of incredulity passed over the pale lips of Milady. The Three Musketeers "Milady was about to purchase the lamp?" asked Cecil, avoiding the question. Under Two Flags To a look of interrogation which they made, Milady replied by a sign that it was he. The Three Musketeers Then the four musketeers, joined by Lord de Winter, who had arrived from England in hot pursuit of Milady, his sister-in-law, set out to overtake the woman who had wrought so much evil. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "The woman whom you and your masters commanded me to kill——" "Milady?" Twenty Years After Milady, pale as a corpse, endeavored to cry out; but her swollen tongue could utter no more than a hoarse sound which had nothing human in it and resembled the rattle of a wild beast. The Three Musketeers Milady has told me, M. Victor, that you are a first-rate carver of ivories. Under Two Flags "No doubt," said Milady, coolly, "such a woman may be found." The Three Musketeers "The woman who charges me--a branded felon--Milady de Winter, is dead," replied D'Artagnan. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "What has the monk to do with this Milady?" Twenty Years After D'Artagnan alone had discovered nothing—he, ordinarily the most inventive of the four; but it must be also said that the very name of Milady paralyzed him. The Three Musketeers Such a one is not to have the patronage of a Milady Corona, nor the pity of a stranger of England. Under Two Flags "A proof?" cried Milady; "I will have ten." The Three Musketeers Milady knew too well that with this terrible man death would certainly come unless she yielded. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "Ah!" exclaimed Aramis, "that is the nephew, the monk, and the son of Milady, as he says himself." Twenty Years After There only remained three things to decide—what they should write to Milady's brother; what they should write to the clever person at Tours; and which should be the lackeys to carry the letters. The Three Musketeers "Pardieu, Milady!" swore Cigarette recklessly, seeking only to hold her own against the new sense of inferiority and of inability that oppressed her. Under Two Flags This tranquillity proved one thing—that d'Artagnan did not yet know Milady. The Three Musketeers But the doom of Milady was at hand. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction "Yes, it is I, my uncle—I, the son of Milady—I, the monk—I, the secretary and friend of Cromwell—I know you now, both you and your companions." Twenty Years After "You are right," said Felton, after having looked at Milady from the spot on which he stood without moving a step toward her. The Three Musketeers Milady wants to see you; I told her I would send you to her. Under Two Flags These were the two men who were to conduct Milady to the fort of the Point, and superintend her embarkation. The Three Musketeers "It is not the way I meant to avenge myself," said Milady, as she hastily left the convent by the back gate, "but, ma foi, we do what we must!" The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction Meantime, he was going to try to find out Milady. The Three Musketeers However, a few instants after she had finished her religious song, Milady thought she heard a profound sigh. The Three Musketeers His only fear was that Milady would recognize in him the man of Meung and of Dover. The Three Musketeers Milady frowned slightly; a scarcely visible cloud passed over her brow, and so peculiar a smile appeared upon her lips that the young man, who saw and observed this triple shade, almost shuddered at it. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan exchanged a shake of the hand with Lord de Winter, and then returned to Milady. The Three Musketeers There," said the young man, handing Kitty the letter sealed; "give that to Milady. The Three Musketeers The baron entered slowly, sending a scrutinizing glance from Milady to the young officer. The Three Musketeers Meantime, as we have said, despite the cries of his conscience and the wise counsels of Athos, d'Artagnan became hourly more in love with Milady. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan came the next day to Milady's, and finding her in a very ill-humor, had no doubt that it was lack of an answer from M. de Wardes that provoked her thus. The Three Musketeers Kitty came in, but Milady was very cross with her. The Three Musketeers Milady could not at all comprehend the silence of the Comte de Wardes, and she ordered Kitty to come at nine o'clock in the morning to take a third letter. The Three Musketeers Milady received this look like a resigned victim; it was impossible to imagine a more submissive or a more mild expression than that which prevailed on her beautiful countenance. The Three Musketeers Her mistress put on a charming face, and smiled on her graciously; but alas! the poor girl was so sad that she did not even notice Milady's condescension. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan at the moment of quitting Milady felt only the liveliest regret at the parting; and as they addressed each other in a reciprocally passionate adieu, another interview was arranged for the following week. The Three Musketeers Poor Kitty hoped to speak a few words to d'Artagnan when he passed through her chamber; but Milady herself reconducted him through the darkness, and only quit him at the staircase. The Three Musketeers Was the Gascon determined to keep it as a weapon against Milady, or else, let us be frank, did he not reserve the sapphire as a last resource for his outfit? The Three Musketeers Milady let her head sink, as if crushed by this sentence. The Three Musketeers The next day Kitty went to see the young man again, and related to him all that had passed on the preceding evening. d'Artagnan smiled; this jealous anger of Milady was his revenge. The Three Musketeers That evening Milady was still more impatient than on the preceding evening. The Three Musketeers This letter was in Milady's handwriting; only this time it was addressed to M. d'Artagnan, and not to M. de Wardes. The Three Musketeers Instinct made poor Kitty guess a part of what was to happen. d'Artagnan reassured her as well as he could, and promised to remain insensible to the seductions of Milady. The Three Musketeers At the moment he was about to go out, Lord de Winter appeared in the corridor, followed by the soldier who had been sent to inform him of the swoon of Milady. The Three Musketeers It was evident that the servants who waited in the antechamber were warned, for as soon as d'Artagnan appeared, before even he had asked if Milady were visible, one of them ran to announce him. The Three Musketeers "Thanks, my brave friend!" cried Milady; "and when shall I be avenged?" The Three Musketeers This coldness toward the only interests that occupied her mind terrified Milady, whose questions became more pressing. The Three Musketeers Well," said Milady, in a trembling voice, "why do you not enter? The Three Musketeers Sir," said Milady, "is your presence an indispensable accessory of my captivity? The Three Musketeers Nevertheless it was plain the letter came from Milady. The Three Musketeers As was his custom, d'Artagnan presented himself at Milady's at about nine o'clock. The Three Musketeers Presently they heard Milady retire to her room. The Three Musketeers He even opened his mouth to tell Milady who he was, and with what a revengeful purpose he had come; but she added, "Poor angel, whom that monster of a Gascon barely failed to kill." The Three Musketeers "They have eyes," cried Milady, "but they see not; ears have they, but they hear not." The Three Musketeers "Avenge me of that infamous de Wardes," said Milady, between her teeth, "and I shall soon know how to get rid of you—you double idiot, you animated sword blade!" The Three Musketeers Milady was no longer for him that woman of fatal intentions who had for a moment terrified him; she was an ardent, passionate mistress, abandoning herself to love which she also seemed to feel. The Three Musketeers "He shall die, then, since you condemn him!" said d'Artagnan, in so firm a tone that it appeared to Milady an undoubted proof of devotion. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan tried with his sweetest smile to touch his lips to Milady's, but she evaded him. The Three Musketeers Milady was not a woman to misunderstand the meaning of this hesitation. The Three Musketeers Milady during this time continued to strike at him with horrible fury, screaming in a formidable way. The Three Musketeers "Here am I, Milady, here am I!" cried Kitty, springing forward to meet her mistress. The Three Musketeers "Well," said Milady, "I have not seen our Gascon this evening." The Three Musketeers "For all this," continued Milady, "I should long ago have revenged myself on him if, and I don't know why, the cardinal had not requested me to conciliate him." The Three Musketeers Milady looked at him for some time with an expression which the young man took for doubt, but which, however, was nothing but observation, or rather the wish to fascinate. The Three Musketeers At ten o'clock Milady began to appear restless. The Three Musketeers Finally, as the hour for her interview with the count approached, Milady had everything about her darkened, and ordered Kitty to return to her own chamber, and introduce de Wardes whenever he presented himself. The Three Musketeers "Be tranquil," murmured Milady; "I will avenge you—and cruelly!" The Three Musketeers He, however, darted not the less quickly toward Milady, yielding to that magnetic attraction which the loadstone exercises over iron. The Three Musketeers Felton started; and Milady felt she was lost if she did not come to the assistance of the disconcerted Puritan. The Three Musketeers We cannot say how long the night seemed to Milady, but d'Artagnan believed it to be hardly two hours before the daylight peeped through the window blinds, and invaded the chamber with its paleness. The Three Musketeers "Indeed!" said Milady, in an anxious tone; "explain yourself, for I really cannot tell what you mean." The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan then related all—the mad passion of Milady and her menaces of death. The Three Musketeers In addition to this, after a half hour's conversation d'Artagnan was convinced that Milady was his compatriot; she spoke French with an elegance and a purity that left no doubt on that head. The Three Musketeers Milady therefore continued her voyage, and on the very day that Planchet embarked at Portsmouth for France, the messenger of his Eminence entered the port in triumph. The Three Musketeers Lord de Winter was not at home; and it was Milady who this time did all the honors of the evening. The Three Musketeers Milady in the course of the conversation twice or thrice bit her lips; she had to deal with a Gascon who played close. The Three Musketeers Midnight sounded, and almost at the same time the bell was rung in Milady's chamber. The Three Musketeers Both went into the bedroom, and as the door of communication remained open, d'Artagnan could hear Milady for some time scolding her maid. The Three Musketeers Milady, that woman so courageous and firm, shivered in spite of herself. The Three Musketeers As he had seen Milady on board a vessel at the moment he was leaving England, he suspected that it was, almost without a doubt, on account of the diamond studs. The Three Musketeers But what was clearest in all this was that the true hatred, the profound hatred, the inveterate hatred of Milady, was increased by his not having killed her brother-in-law. The Three Musketeers Besides, d'Artagnan from her own admission knew Milady culpable of treachery in matters more important, and could entertain no respect for her. The Three Musketeers The little apartment was charming for its taste and neatness; but in spite of himself, his eyes were directed to that door which Kitty said led to Milady's chamber. The Three Musketeers The officer leaped to the pier, and offered his hand to Milady. The Three Musketeers Milady kept him within the limits she had traced beforehand with her irresistible spirit and her iron will. The Three Musketeers "At all events," said Milady, seriously, "he has deceived me, and from the moment he deceived me, he merited death." The Three Musketeers "Impossible!" cried Milady, "you are such a valiant man, and such an expert swordsman." The Three Musketeers "Who told you that I loved him?" asked Milady, sharply. The Three Musketeers Let us return to Milady, whom a glance thrown upon the coast of France has made us lose sight of for an instant. The Three Musketeers Pale and trembling, Milady repulsed d'Artagnan's attempted embrace by a violent blow on the chest, as she sprang out of bed. The Three Musketeers "I loved Madame Bonacieux with my heart, while I only love Milady with my head," said he. The Three Musketeers "You are welcome, monsieur," said Milady, in a voice whose singular sweetness contrasted with the symptoms of ill-humor which d'Artagnan had just remarked; "you have today acquired eternal rights to my gratitude." The Three Musketeers "Go to bed, mademoiselle," said Milady; "I don't like comments." The Three Musketeers Milady perceived a bed; she calculated that the repose of a few hours would not only refresh her head and her ideas, but still further, her complexion. The Three Musketeers Your Milady," said he, "appears to be an infamous creature, but not the less you have done wrong to deceive her. The Three Musketeers "That ring comes from Milady?" cried Athos, with a voice in which it was easy to detect strong emotion. The Three Musketeers Milady opened the letter with eagerness equal to Kitty's in bringing it; but at the first words she read she became livid. The Three Musketeers Kitty, fearing she was ill, hastened toward her and was beginning to open her dress; but Milady started up, pushing her away. The Three Musketeers "Oh, my God, my God! how I have suffered!" said Milady, in that harmonious voice which, like that of the ancient enchantresses, charmed all whom she wished to destroy. The Three Musketeers That evening Milady gave orders that when M. d'Artagnan came as usual, he should be immediately admitted; but he did not come. The Three Musketeers He did not dare to write for fear of not being able—to such experienced eyes as those of Milady—to disguise his writing sufficiently. The Three Musketeers "Show him in," said Milady, in a quick tone, but so piercing that d'Artagnan heard her in the antechamber. The Three Musketeers "I am at home to nobody," said Milady; "observe, to nobody." The Three Musketeers Milady reflected that the more people she had around her the more she would have to work upon, and Lord de Winter would redouble his watch. The Three Musketeers Milady assumed the most agreeable air possible, and conversed with more than her usual brilliancy. The Three Musketeers "Nothing is impossible," replied Milady, "to true love." The Three Musketeers "Well, now let us talk a little seriously," said Milady, in her turn drawing her armchair nearer to d'Artagnan's chair. The Three Musketeers "Then," said Milady, "since you are as generous as you are loving—" She stopped. The Three Musketeers In the morning, when they entered Milady's chamber they had brought her breakfast. The Three Musketeers But on my part," said Milady, "how should I repay such a service? The Three Musketeers "Quite certain?" said Milady, with a last doubt. The Three Musketeers "It appeared to me—" "Such women as I never weep," said Milady. The Three Musketeers He almost believed in the tenderness of Milady; he almost believed in the crime of de Wardes. The Three Musketeers The look of Felton revealed to Milady the full extent of the space she had opened for herself by this single word. The Three Musketeers But Milady felt herself denounced even by his terror. The Three Musketeers But without taking any heed of the sword, Milady endeavored to get near enough to him to stab him, and did not stop till she felt the sharp point at her throat. The Three Musketeers Milady had already rung her bell, and roused the whole hotel. The Three Musketeers The porter was drawing the cord at the moment Milady cried from her window, "Don't open!" The Three Musketeers "Certainly that is most in accord with your own principles," replied Milady, frigidly. The Three Musketeers Milady had spoken to the man in the black cloak; therefore she knew him. The Three Musketeers At the end of an instant's observation he heard the noise of a vehicle, and saw Milady's carriage stop opposite to him. The Three Musketeers He could not be mistaken; Milady was in it. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan concealed himself in his closet; Milady called, undressed, sent away Kitty, and shut the door. The Three Musketeers "You only speak thus because you are overheard," coolly replied Milady; "and you wish to interest your jailers and your hangmen against me." The Three Musketeers Milady may discover that you gave the first billet to my lackey instead of to the count's; that it is I who have opened the others which ought to have been opened by de Wardes. The Three Musketeers She held in her hand a fresh billet from Milady. The Three Musketeers The moment she lost sight of him, Milady tumbled fainting into her chamber. The Three Musketeers He did not, however, lose sight of Milady, and in a mirror he perceived the change that came over her face. The Three Musketeers "Oh, you are a just man!" cried Milady, throwing herself at his feet. The Three Musketeers To all the simple things which escaped our Gascon, Milady replied with a smile of kindness. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan came again on the morrow and the day after that, and each day Milady gave him a more gracious reception. The Three Musketeers The perfidious deceiver was, as may plainly be perceived, already sacrificing, in intention, the poor girl in order to obtain Milady, willy-nilly. The Three Musketeers "What, Milady! has he not come?" said Kitty. The Three Musketeers Milady remained silent; only this time it was no longer from affectation, but from terror. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan heard the door close; then the noise of two bolts by which Milady fastened herself in. The Three Musketeers As to the cause which was near making Milady lose her credit with the cardinal, Kitty knew nothing about it; but this time d'Artagnan was better informed than she was. The Three Musketeers The brother did not perceive this; he had turned round to play with Milady's favorite monkey, which had pulled him by the doublet. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan took leave of Milady, and left the saloon the happiest of men. The Three Musketeers "They have eyes," repeated Milady, with an accent of indescribable grief, "but they see not; ears have they, but they hear not." The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan, who, as we have said, was exceedingly prudent for a young man of twenty, then remembered his suspicions regarding Milady. The Three Musketeers Milady changed the conversation without any appearance of affectation, and asked d'Artagnan in the most careless manner possible if he had ever been in England. The Three Musketeers How could this ring come into the hands of Milady Clarik? The Three Musketeers Milady put her charming blond head out at the window, and gave her orders to her maid. The Three Musketeers The young man advanced rapidly into the chamber, leaving the door open behind him, and making a sign to Milady to be silent; his face was much agitated. The Three Musketeers Milady listened with the greatest attention, and yet it was easily to be perceived, whatever effort she made to conceal her impressions, that this recital was not agreeable to her. The Three Musketeers "There is nothing but a wainscot between my chamber and Milady's; every word that is uttered in one can be heard in the other." The Three Musketeers It was a movement of vengeance upon Milady. The Three Musketeers "Amuse yourself with Milady, my dear d'Artagnan; I wish you may with all my heart, if that will amuse you." The Three Musketeers Milady was only a queen while among queens. The Three Musketeers Oh!" said d'Artagnan, "this is rather warm; it appears that Milady and I are anxious about the health of the same person. The Three Musketeers "What is that stupid fellow troubling himself about?" cried the cavalier whom Milady had designated as her brother, stooping down to the height of the coach window. The Three Musketeers "That will do," said Milady; "go into your own room, and tomorrow endeavor again to get me an answer to the letter I gave you." The Three Musketeers Milady held out her hand to him, which he kissed tenderly. The Three Musketeers She was as well acquainted with it now as a mistress is with that of the lover of her heart; and yet Milady at the same time detested and despised this weak fanatic. The Three Musketeers "He shall die!" replied Milady; "she first, and he afterward." The Three Musketeers With another man, Milady might have preserved some doubt; but she knew Athos. The Three Musketeers And yet he reckoned, and with reason, on Milady. The Three Musketeers "But, my lieutenant," said a soldier, less stoical than his chief, and who had approached Milady, "this woman is not asleep." The Three Musketeers "You were right, my Lord," said Felton, with a tone of profound disgust which sounded to the very bottom of the heart of Milady, "you were right, my Lord, and I was wrong." The Three Musketeers But this time Milady lent a more attentive ear than the first, and she heard their steps die away in the distance of the corridor. The Three Musketeers Weak or strong," repeated Milady, "that man has, then, a spark of pity in his soul; of that spark I will make a flame that shall devour him. The Three Musketeers He brought with him the woman of whom he had spoken the evening before, and who had just arrived; this woman entered, and approaching Milady's bed, offered her services. The Three Musketeers Oh, no, no!" cried Milady; "no, sir, do not call him, I conjure you. The Three Musketeers An expression of unspeakable joy lightened the countenance of Milady; but this expression was fleeting as the reflection of lightning. The Three Musketeers "I fancy I begin to see my way," murmured Milady, with a savage joy, burying herself under the clothes to conceal from anybody who might be watching her this burst of inward satisfaction. The Three Musketeers Felton reappeared, and without observing whether Milady had or had not touched her repast, made a sign that the table should be carried out of the room, it having been brought in ready spread. The Three Musketeers Milady, as Athos had foreseen, on finding the two men that awaited her, made no difficulty in following them. The Three Musketeers He forgot the necessary slowness of navigation; he exaggerated to himself the power of Milady. The Three Musketeers Yet in spite of all this seduction Milady might fail—for Felton was forewarned, and that against the least chance. The Three Musketeers Milady possessed that great art, so much studied by women, of looking through her long eyelashes without appearing to open the lids. The Three Musketeers Milady had had time, during the whole day, to trace her plan of conduct. The Three Musketeers "Infamous task! impious task!" cried Milady, with the exultation of a victim who provokes his judge. The Three Musketeers Milady continued: "One day our doors will ope, With God come our desire; And if betrays that hope, To death we can aspire." The Three Musketeers Milady folded her hands, and raising her fine eyes toward heaven, "Lord, Lord," said she, with an angelic meekness of gesture and tone, "pardon this man, as I myself pardon him." The Three Musketeers He must be retained, or rather he must be left quite alone; and Milady but obscurely perceived the means which could lead to this result. The Three Musketeers Milady had him one day turned out of doors, with sundry blows of a good stick to accelerate his motions. The Three Musketeers Nevertheless, they had not the power of convincing Milady. The Three Musketeers "Very well," said Milady; and she resolutely entered the carriage. The Three Musketeers "Whom Pagans and unbelieving Gentiles call Duke of Buckingham," replied Milady. The Three Musketeers The officer saw that the baggage was fastened carefully behind the carriage; and this operation ended, he took his place beside Milady, and shut the door. The Three Musketeers Milady looked at the officer with one of those terrible expressions peculiar to her countenance, and which so rarely failed of their effect; anger made her eyes flash in the darkness. The Three Musketeers There was so much serenity, coolness, mildness even, in the voice of the young man, that Milady felt reassured. The Three Musketeers Almost immediately the door of the carriage was opened, the young man sprang lightly out and presented his hand to Milady, who leaned upon it, and in her turn alighted with tolerable calmness. The Three Musketeers At the noise Felton made in entering, Milady leaped lightly to the ground, and tried to conceal behind her the improvised cord she held in her hand. The Three Musketeers "Oh, I will be a match for you!" murmured Milady, between her teeth; "be assured of that, you poor spoiled monk, you poor converted soldier, who has cut his uniform out of a monk's frock!" The Three Musketeers "Good," said Milady to herself; "without thinking what it is, he calls it a crime!" The Three Musketeers "He still doubts," thought Milady; "I have not been earnest enough." The Three Musketeers "Ah!" said Milady, listening in her turn to the noise of Felton's steps, which withdrew in a direction opposite to those of Lord de Winter; "at length you are mine!" The Three Musketeers "Let me act as I please, Felton, let me act as I please," said Milady, elated. The Three Musketeers Then turning his eyes from Milady to the paper, he read: "'Order to conduct—' The name is blank," interrupted Lord de Winter. The Three Musketeers "But am I not your nearest relative?" demanded Milady, with a tone of the most touching ingenuousness. The Three Musketeers Milady knew that Lord de Winter lied, and she was the more alarmed. The Three Musketeers "My friend the cardinal!" cried Milady, seeing that on this point as on the other Lord de Winter seemed well instructed. The Three Musketeers Milady was handsome enough not to find much resistance on the part of the flesh, and she was sufficiently skillful to prevail over all the obstacles of the mind. The Three Musketeers Milady listened with an attention that dilated her inflamed eyes. The Three Musketeers Milady, finding her thoughts betrayed, dug her nails into her flesh to subdue every emotion that might give to her face any expression except agony. The Three Musketeers And Milady went to bed and fell asleep with a smile upon her lips. The Three Musketeers Milady's supper was brought in, and she was found deeply engaged in saying her prayers aloud—prayers which she had learned of an old servant of her second husband, a most austere Puritan. The Three Musketeers Milady had, then, made a breach by her false virtue in the opinion of a man horribly prejudiced against her, and by her beauty in the heart of a man hitherto chaste and pure. The Three Musketeers An hour after, her table was cleared; but Milady remarked that this time Felton did not accompany the soldiers. The Three Musketeers He opened the door quickly; and Milady saw him appear, pale as usual, but with his eye inflamed and almost wild. The Three Musketeers "At length he interrogates me!" said Milady to herself, at the height of joy at having obtained so quickly such a great result. The Three Musketeers Someone was heard in the corridor; Milady recognized the step of Lord de Winter. The Three Musketeers Milady, being well prepared for the reception of Felton, was able to erect her batteries for the next day. The Three Musketeers Athos availed himself of the permission, ascended the stairs with his lightest step, gained the landing, and through the open door perceived Milady putting on her hat. The Three Musketeers They had, besides, to look constantly to their own proper safety; Milady was a phantom which, when it had once appeared to people, did not allow them to sleep very quietly. The Three Musketeers "That's all very well," replied d'Artagnan; "but I am tired of fearing when I open a fresh bottle that the wine may come from the cellar of Milady." The Three Musketeers Milady tried to open the door in order to throw herself out. The Three Musketeers For an active, ambitious nature, like that of Milady, days not spent in climbing are inauspicious days. The Three Musketeers The stranger advanced slowly, and as he advanced, after entering into the circle of light projected by the lamp, Milady involuntarily drew back. The Three Musketeers "Am I, then, to remain here eternally?" demanded Milady, with a certain terror. The Three Musketeers "My first husband!" cried Milady, looking at Lord de Winter with eyes almost starting from their sockets. The Three Musketeers And letting fall his cloak and raising his hat, he advanced toward Milady. The Three Musketeers In that case, my brave lieutenant, let us leave Milady to find out something else, and go to supper; but be easy! The Three Musketeers "But," said Milady, in a hollow, faint voice, "what brings you back to me, and what do you want with me?" The Three Musketeers Milady saw by the contraction of his countenance that the trigger was about to be pulled; she reached her hand quickly to her bosom, drew out a paper, and held it toward Athos. The Three Musketeers On seeing this figure, mute and immovable as a statue, Milady was frightened. The Three Musketeers Milady made one step forward, and then drew back as if she had seen a serpent. The Three Musketeers By the way," resumed de Winter, stopping at the threshold of the door, "you must not, Milady, let this check take away your appetite. The Three Musketeers "The Comte de la Fere!" murmured Milady, becoming exceedingly pale, and drawing back till the wall prevented her from going any farther. The Three Musketeers Yes, Milady," replied Athos; "the Comte de la Fere in person, who comes expressly from the other world to have the pleasure of paying you a visit. The Three Musketeers Milady, under the influence of inexpressible terror, sat down without uttering a word. The Three Musketeers Milady at these words, which recalled frightful remembrances, hung down her head with a suppressed groan. The Three Musketeers Milady, reclining in an armchair near the chimney, beautiful, pale, and resigned, looked like a holy virgin awaiting martyrdom. The Three Musketeers Milady arose as if moved by a powerful spring, and her eyes flashed lightning. The Three Musketeers At length Milady could hold out no longer; she broke the silence. The Three Musketeers "And who is that other person?" asked Milady, warmly. The Three Musketeers Milady uttered a deep, inward shriek, and retreated to a corner of the room like a panther which crouches for a spring. The Three Musketeers In the morning, Felton came as usual; but Milady allowed him to preside over all the preparations for breakfast without addressing a word to him. The Three Musketeers At the noise he made in pushing the bolt, Milady turned round. The Three Musketeers "This Milady, this woman, this creature, this demon, has a brother-in-law, as I think you told me, d'Artagnan?" The Three Musketeers Then the officer began to pass in review all the people, one after the other, and stopping when he came to Milady, surveyed her very closely, but without addressing a single word to her. The Three Musketeers Milady replied to this question by another question. The Three Musketeers Milady was looking out at the window, and pretended not to hear the door as it opened. The Three Musketeers Indeed, sir," said Milady, "you must be either drunk or mad. The Three Musketeers The eyes of Milady darted such flashes that although he was a man and armed before an unarmed woman, he felt the chill of fear glide through his whole frame. The Three Musketeers "But am I to remain always alone in this vast and dismal chamber?" asked Milady. The Three Musketeers The officer desired to have Milady's packages pointed out to him, and ordered them to be placed in the boat. The Three Musketeers Felton grew pale, and made a step forward, remembering that at the moment he entered Milady had a rope in her hand. The Three Musketeers Lord de Winter adopted the same tactics as Milady, thinking that as his sister-in-law employed them they must be the best. The Three Musketeers Then, as the wheels rolled over a fine gravel, Milady could hear a vast roaring, which she at once recognized as the noise of the sea dashing against some steep cliff. The Three Musketeers Milady thought she recognized this shadow in the gloom; she supported herself with one hand upon the arm of the chair, and advanced her head as if to meet a certainty. The Three Musketeers "And my only heir, are you not?" said Lord de Winter in his turn, fixing his eyes on those of Milady. The Three Musketeers "He need not sail!" cried Milady, forgetting her usual presence of mind. The Three Musketeers A cold sweat burst from the brow of Milady. The Three Musketeers "Insolent!" cried Milady; and as if acted upon by a spring, she bounded toward the baron, who awaited her attack with his arms crossed, but nevertheless with one hand on the hilt of his sword. The Three Musketeers And the baron pointed, with a slow and accusing gesture, to the left shoulder of Milady, which he almost touched with his finger. The Three Musketeers At that moment d'Artagnan passed in pursuit of Milady; he cast a passing glance at Porthos, and beheld this triumphant look. The Three Musketeers "Well," said Milady, "if you keep your word, instead of five hundred, I will give you a thousand pistoles." The Three Musketeers The cavalier laughed aloud, which appeared to exasperate Milady still more. The Three Musketeers "It is not necessary for Milady* to be seen by this fellow," continued the stranger. The Three Musketeers "Remember," said Milady, seeing the stranger lay his hand on his sword, "the least delay may ruin everything." The Three Musketeers "I must beg your Eminence to observe," said Milady, "that since the affair of the diamond studs, about which the duke always suspected me, his Grace distrusts me." The Three Musketeers Accordingly, that same evening Milady commenced her journey. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan rose and took his hat; Milady gave him her hand to kiss. The Three Musketeers Milady remained thoughtful and undecided for a moment; then, as if appearing to have formed a resolution, she said, "I have an enemy." The Three Musketeers "Well," replied Milady, after a moment of silence, "from the present time, cease to talk of impossibilities." The Three Musketeers Milady answered by a glance which said, "Is that all?—speak, then." The Three Musketeers Milady therefore continued, coloring her narrations more and more. The Three Musketeers What was most clear in the matter was that d'Artagnan loved Milady like a madman, and that she did not love him at all. The Three Musketeers His conduct toward Milady bore a strong resemblance to treachery, and he was very suspicious of the political relations which existed between that woman and the cardinal. The Three Musketeers "Oh, your Eminence knows him well," cried Milady, carried away by her anger. The Three Musketeers "The secret is," said Athos, "that I saw Milady last night." The Three Musketeers "Then," said the abbess, looking at Milady with increasing interest, "I behold another poor victim?" The Three Musketeers Listen, Milady," said the cardinal, "the affair is important. The Three Musketeers "And yet," said Milady, with a persistence that proved she wished to see clearly to the end of the mission with which she was about to be charged, "if he persists?" The Three Musketeers I recollect you were saying," said d'Artagnan, "that after having demanded my head of the cardinal, Milady had quit the shores of France. The Three Musketeers During the examination of Milady by the officer, as may well be imagined, Milady on her part was not less scrutinizing in her glances. The Three Musketeers "And when can I see this young lady, for whom I already feel so great a sympathy?" asked Milady. The Three Musketeers "Frankly and loyally," repeated Milady, with an unspeakable expression of duplicity. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan would have been at the height of his wishes if he had not constantly seen Milady like a dark cloud hovering in the horizon. The Three Musketeers And this double order which the young lieutenant gave to the same individuals proved to Milady that her servants were the same men as her guards; that is to say, soldiers. The Three Musketeers Milady was habitually pale; her complexion might therefore deceive a person who saw her for the first time. The Three Musketeers The novice, seeing Milady in bed, was about to follow the example of the superior; but Milady stopped her. The Three Musketeers The poor, senseless young man was not aware of the incoherence of his words, while Milady was reading with her lynx's eyes the very depths of his heart. The Three Musketeers "I will be silent, then," said Milady, casting down her eyes with all the sweetness she could give to her voice, with all the resignation she could impress upon her manner. The Three Musketeers I have told, sir," murmured Milady, lowering her voice, and allowing herself to sink overpowered to the ground; "I have told my secret! The Three Musketeers "That order does not concern me," replied Milady, coldly, "since it bears another name than mine." The Three Musketeers The soul of Milady was bathed in an infernal joy. The Three Musketeers "When God sees one of his creatures persecuted unjustly, placed between suicide and dishonor, believe me, sir," replied Milady, in a tone of deep conviction, "God pardons suicide, for then suicide becomes martyrdom." The Three Musketeers Felton leaned for support upon a piece of furniture; and Milady saw, with the joy of a demon, that his strength would fail him perhaps before the end of her recital. The Three Musketeers Would you like better to be hanged in your true name, Milady? The Three Musketeers Milady made no reply, but became as pale as a corpse. The Three Musketeers Milady plainly perceived that it was now her turn to take part in the scene. The Three Musketeers "Oh, yes, scoundrel!" cried Milady, seeing the interest which the young officer, whose soul seemed to hang on her lips, took in this strange recital. The Three Musketeers It was agreed that Milady should wait for Felton till ten o'clock; if he did not return by ten o'clock she was to sail. The Three Musketeers As long as he remained in the boat which conveyed him to land, he kept his face toward Milady, who, standing on the deck, followed him with her eyes. The Three Musketeers Felton jumped onshore, climbed the little ascent which led to the top of the cliff, saluted Milady a last time, and took his course toward the city. The Three Musketeers Milady perceived that all was lost unless she gave Felton an immediate and terrible proof of her courage. The Three Musketeers Alas," said Milady, "I know it is so. The Three Musketeers "At what?" said Milady, with the utmost ingenuousness. The Three Musketeers "What do you find so astonishing in that language?" said Milady, smiling. The Three Musketeers "You are the friend of the cardinal, for he sends you hither, and yet—" "And yet I speak ill of him," replied Milady, finishing the thought of the superior. The Three Musketeers Toward four o'clock in the morning the doctor arrived; but since the time Milady stabbed herself, however short, the wound had closed. The Three Musketeers "Oh, no!" cried Milady, with an accent that admitted no doubt of her truth. The Three Musketeers "Do you not understand?" said Milady, who had already overcome her agitation and recovered all her presence of mind. The Three Musketeers "Who told you that, my dear?" asked Milady. The Three Musketeers In fact, Milady still held the harmless weapon in her clenched hand; but these last words, this supreme insult, relaxed her hands, her strength, and even her will. The Three Musketeers The doctor could therefore measure neither the direction nor the depth of it; he only satisfied himself by Milady's pulse that the case was not serious. The Three Musketeers Milady sat down to table, ate from several dishes, drank a little Spanish wine, and felt all her resolution return. The Three Musketeers Besides, the physician might declare the ailment feigned; and Milady, after having lost the first trick, was not willing to lose the second. The Three Musketeers "I will tell it," cried Milady, with a feigned exultation, "on the day when I shall have suffered sufficiently for my faith." The Three Musketeers "It appears," said the baron, seating himself in the armchair opposite that occupied by Milady, and stretching out his legs carelessly upon the hearth, "it appears we have made a little apostasy!" The Three Musketeers Milady then perceived, with terror, that the uniform of the soldiers who guarded her was changed. The Three Musketeers Milady was then able to judge of the effect she had produced. The Three Musketeers "Silence!" then exclaimed another stern voice which Milady recognized as that of Felton. The Three Musketeers Milady waited, then, with much impatience, for she feared the day would pass away without her seeing Felton again. The Three Musketeers Here," said Milady, rising with the majesty of a queen, "here, Felton, behold the new martyrdom invented for a pure young girl, the victim of the brutality of a villain. The Three Musketeers A single look at Milady apprised him of all that was passing in her mind. The Three Musketeers Milady let one of those looks fall upon him which make a slave of a king. The Three Musketeers It was, however, necessary to affect weakness and pain—not a very difficult task for so finished an actress as Milady. The Three Musketeers "It is you who have been his mistress, madame!" cried Milady, in her turn. The Three Musketeers Yes, yes," said Milady; "the letter is precise. The Three Musketeers While the boat was advancing with all the speed its four rowers could give it, Felton untied the cord and then the handkerchief which bound Milady's hands together. The Three Musketeers Milady remained alone, with her eyes fixed upon the door. The Three Musketeers Milady uttered a cry of joy; this man was the Comte de Rochefort—the demoniacal tool of his Eminence. The Three Musketeers "And it is well I can, Chevalier," said Milady, "for do you know what is going on here?" The Three Musketeers "Bah!" said Milady, with a smile that belonged only to herself; "you forget that I am her best friend." The Three Musketeers Milady breathed a sigh, and opened her eyes. The Three Musketeers Felton offered the weapon to Milady, who examined the temper of it attentively, and who tried the point on the tip of her finger. The Three Musketeers Felton," said Milady, with a solemnity full of melancholy, "imagine that your sister, the daughter of your father, speaks to you. The Three Musketeers Milady felt a consolation in seeing nature partake of the disorder of her heart. The Three Musketeers Milady shut the window, extinguished the lamp, and went, as Felton had desired her, to lie down on the bed. The Three Musketeers "Sign, my Lord; sign the liberation of Milady de Winter," said Felton, holding out a paper to the duke. The Three Musketeers Milady passed her two arms round Felton's neck, and let herself slip out of the window. The Three Musketeers Milady held out her arms; her wrists were bruised. The Three Musketeers Milady looked around her, as if in search of something. The Three Musketeers "What are you going to do at Portsmouth?" asked Milady. The Three Musketeers He walked six or seven times round the Place Royale, turning at every ten steps to look at the light in Milady's apartment, which was to be seen through the blinds. The Three Musketeers Felton mounted the ladder first, and gave his hand to Milady, while the sailors supported her, for the sea was still much agitated. The Three Musketeers Milady had hastened her departure by an hour and a half. The Three Musketeers Milady had, likewise, the best of passports—her beauty, her noble appearance, and the liberality with which she distributed her pistoles. The Three Musketeers Good," thought Milady; "she takes a pleasure in my conversation. The Three Musketeers "If your Eminence would quote to me some one of these events in history," said Milady, "perhaps I should partake of your confidence as to the future." The Three Musketeers One of your boarders?" said Milady; "oh, my God! The Three Musketeers A flash of terrible joy, but rapid as thought, gleamed from the eyes of Milady. The Three Musketeers He recalled, all at once, the warnings of Lord de Winter, the seductions of Milady, her first attempts after her arrival. The Three Musketeers The baron took the young officer by the arm, and turned his head over his shoulder, so as not to lose sight of Milady till he was gone out. The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan became pensive in his turn; it appeared as if there were abysses in Milady's soul whose depths were dark and unknown. The Three Musketeers "I will not promise," said Milady, "for no one has more respect for a promise or an oath than I have; and if I make a promise I must keep it." The Three Musketeers Then, through the grating to which she had drawn near, Milady saw the young man make a sign with delirious fervor, and depart in an apparent transport of joy. The Three Musketeers But the presence of this woman did not prevent Milady from thinking. The Three Musketeers If an angel appeared to that young man as an accuser of Milady, he would take him, in the mental disposition in which he now found himself, for a messenger sent by the devil. The Three Musketeers The counsels of his friend, joined to the cries of his own heart, made him determine, now his pride was saved and his vengeance satisfied, not to see Milady again. The Three Musketeers Milady smiled at this thought, for Felton was now her only hope—her only means of safety. The Three Musketeers In the morning Milady, under the pretext that she had not slept well in the night and wanted rest, sent away the woman who attended her. The Three Musketeers Milady replied that she was too weak at present, and that her only desire was to be left alone. The Three Musketeers This man, in whom Milady till that time had only seen a very simple gentleman, had become an admirable jailer. The Three Musketeers "If it were one of your friends you would hesitate, then?" cried Milady; and a threatening glance darted from her eyes. The Three Musketeers "Oh, it is a proof that the Lord is on our side, Felton," replied Milady. The Three Musketeers "What are you doing?" asked Milady, with surprise. The Three Musketeers At every noise he heard, the simple Puritan fancied he recognized the step and voice of Milady coming to throw herself into his arms, to accuse herself, and die with him. The Three Musketeers Bonacieux would run of meeting at the convent of Bethune with Milady, her mortal enemy. The Three Musketeers The warm pressure made d'Artagnan tremble, as if by the touch that fever which consumed Milady attacked himself. The Three Musketeers Milady saw at a single glance all the painful feelings she inspired in Felton by dwelling on every detail of her recital; but she would not spare him a single pang. The Three Musketeers Milady had listened to all this menacing tirade with a smile of disdain on her lips, but rage in her heart. The Three Musketeers Milady felt that she stood in need of all her strength. The Three Musketeers Milady sprang out of bed and opened the window. The Three Musketeers "And how do you know it?" asked Milady, seizing both his hands, and endeavoring to read with her eyes to the bottom of his heart. The Three Musketeers "Here!" said Milady, placing a bag full of louis in Felton's hands. The Three Musketeers "And here are the other five hundred," replied Milady, placing her hand upon the bag of gold. The Three Musketeers "Ah," said Milady, with a sigh, "if she loves she is not altogether wretched." The Three Musketeers Milady smiled to herself at the idea which had occurred to her that this might be her old chambermaid. The Three Musketeers "Tell me, tell me, tell me, I say," repeated Milady, "how do you know it?" The Three Musketeers Milady, however, smiled in observing that she excelled the young woman by far in her high air and aristocratic bearing. The Three Musketeers Milady put him from her slowly with her hand, while drawing him nearer with her look; but Felton, in his turn, embraced her more closely, imploring her like a divinity. The Three Musketeers "I cannot believe," continued Felton, in a voice that became more sharp and rough, "that your Grace knows that it is to Milady de Winter this relates." The Three Musketeers "My Lord, Milady de Winter is an angel; you know that she is, and I demand her liberty of you." The Three Musketeers "Oh," continued Milady, "do your wounds still make you suffer?" The Three Musketeers I ask it humbly of you, my Lord," said he; "sign the order for the liberation of Milady de Winter. The Three Musketeers "I think I learned you had suffered persecutions from the cardinal," continued Milady; "that would have been another motive for sympathy between us." The Three Musketeers "Come, come!" said Milady, lifting hers to her mouth, "do as I do." The Three Musketeers "That of either our friends or our enemies," said Milady, with her terrible coolness. The Three Musketeers "Well," replied d'Artagnan, bending his mouth to Athos's ear, and lowering his voice, "Milady is marked with a FLEUR-DE-LIS upon her shoulder!" The Three Musketeers Besides, Milady knew the masters, and did not know the lackeys; on the contrary, the lackeys knew Milady perfectly. The Three Musketeers If they had discovered Milady's retreat, three were to remain on guard; the fourth was to return to Bethune in order to inform Athos and serve as a guide to the four friends. The Three Musketeers Milady rushed to the door and opened it. The Three Musketeers Oh," said Milady, raising herself, "I defy you to find any tribunal which pronounced that infamous sentence against me. The Three Musketeers She is called Milady, but she may be French. The Three Musketeers Milady had however achieved a half-triumph, and success doubled her forces. The Three Musketeers Like all persons of real genius, Milady knew what suited her nature and her means. The Three Musketeers This time it WAS the hour, and from this moment Milady waited with impatience. The Three Musketeers After a moment of silence employed by Milady in observing the young man who listened to her, Milady continued her recital. The Three Musketeers It might be a vengeance of Milady; that was most probable. The Three Musketeers What, brother!" cried Milady, "must I name him again? The Three Musketeers Yes," said Milady, "Lord de Winter; and now you can understand it all, can you not? The Three Musketeers Several strokes resounded on the door; this time Milady really pushed him away from her. The Three Musketeers He was too late; Milady had stabbed herself. The Three Musketeers "A woman whom I don't know, but who is called Milady." The Three Musketeers As Lord de Winter had thought, Milady's wound was not dangerous. The Three Musketeers "Well, read, then!" said the unhappy young woman, in the excess of her pride and joy, presenting a letter to Milady. The Three Musketeers Milady followed him with her eyes, and made a gesture of satisfaction. The Three Musketeers Milady stopped, and a bitter smile passed over her lips. The Three Musketeers "That is to say, she was there," replied Milady; "but the queen has obtained an order from the king by means of which she has been conveyed to a convent." The Three Musketeers Then," continued Milady, "then I collected all my strength; I recalled to my mind that the moment of vengeance, or rather, of justice, had struck. The Three Musketeers Milady's robe was not the less stained with blood in a second. The Three Musketeers Milady fell down, and seemed to be in a swoon. The Three Musketeers Milady mounted upon a chair and passed the upper part of her body through the window. The Three Musketeers Then he took Milady in his arms, and set off briskly in the direction opposite to that which the patrol had taken. The Three Musketeers "But what is the matter with my hands!" asked Milady; "it seems as if my wrists had been crushed in a vice." The Three Musketeers |
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