Dear Porthos, said he, suddenly, I will explain dArtagnans idea to you.
What idea, Aramis?
An idea to which we shall owe our liberty within twelve hours.
Ah, indeed! said Porthos, much astonished; let us hear it.
Did you remark in the scene our friend had with the officer that certain orders restrained him with regard to us?
Yes, I did remark that.
Well, dArtagnan is going to give in his resignation to the King; and during the confusion which will result from his absence, we will get away,- or rather, you will get away, Porthos, if there is a possibility of flight only for one.
Here, Porthos shook his head, and replied, We will escape together, Aramis, or we will remain here together.
You are a generous heart, said Aramis; but your melancholy uneasiness afflicts me.
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