An instant after, Porthos and Aramis re-entered,
the surgeon andM.
I tell you I am sure of it, continued the
host.
Killed him, or poniarded him, sir, as is
mostagreeable to you. DArtagnan answered, with thegreatest simplicity: I came to
Paris with exactly suchintentions. This affirmation appeared to dispel all doubts
with regard to thebaldric. Loose, half-drunk, imposing, the kings Musketeers, or
rather M.
An instant after, Porthos and Aramis re-entered,
the surgeon andM.
Pardon me, said he, smiling, pardon me my dear
compatriot, butI had wholly forgotten you.
Might not this young man be sent byhis
Eminence?
Might not this young man be sent byhis Eminence?
Oh, its only a temporary postponement, replied Aramis; Ishall be one
someday.
DArtagnans bearing became still more
imposing.
Yes, sir, I certainly committed that imprudence;
but why shouldI have done otherwise?
Pardon me, said he, smiling, pardon me my dear
compatriot, butI had wholly forgotten you. Our best-born and richest
gentlemensometimes solicit it without being able to obtain it.
DArtagnan answered, with thegreatest simplicity: I
came to Paris with exactly suchintentions.
Excuse me, said dArtagnan, endeavoring to resume
his course,excuse me, but I am in a hurry. Well, Captain, he endeavoredtwice to get
up, and fell again twice. He inquired what was the will of his persevering visitor.
Eachboasted the bearing and the courage of his own people. Flattery was at that
period very current, and M. I will aid you in many ways, but without attaching youto
my person. Oh, thats very well, young man, continued M. The wonder was increased,
though the doubt continued to exist. The MORBLEUS, theSANG DIEUS, the MORTS TOUTS
LES DIABLES, crossed one another inthe air. In this apartment a continued
buzzingprevailed from morning till night, while M.