Chapter 45
What has become of Monseigneur Athos? asked he. Monseigneur, replied Porthos, he has gone as a scout, on account of some words of our host, which made him believe the road was not safe. And you, what have you done, Monsieur Porthos? I have won five pistoles of Aramis. Well; now will you return with me? We are at your Eminences orders. To horse, then, gentlemen; for it is getting late. The attendant was at the door, holding the cardinals horse by the bridle. At a short distance a group of two men and three horses appeared in the shade. These were the two men who were to conduct Milady to the fort of the Point, and superintend her embarkation. The attendant confirmed to the cardinal what the two Musketeers had already said with respect to Athos. The cardinal made an approving
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