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Simon gives me any right to speak of my obligations to that general and his troops, that right would be much valued by me. Will you have the kindness, sir, to present my respectful compliments to the Countess de Maurepas, and Madame de Flamarens, and to accept, yourself, the sincere assurance of my affection, gratitude, and respect. Camp, near York, October 20th, 1781.
"Haven't you something to say to Monsieur de Flamarens on your own account?" "My friend," said Athos, "I have made a resolution never to draw my sword save when it is absolutely necessary." "And how long ago was that?" "When I last drew my poniard." "Ah! Good! another souvenir of Monsieur Mordaunt.
The English court had been too long accustomed to the solid wit of Saint Evremond, and the natural and singular charms of his hero, to be seduced by appearances; however, as the English have, in general, a sort of predilection in favour of anything that has the appearance of bravery, Flamarens was better received on account of a duel, which, obliging him to leave his own country, was a recommendation to him in England.
I do not suppose you will have the presumption to set it to rights that would be to accuse Her Majesty, Queen Anne, of falsehood." "With the queen, sir?" replied Athos, in his calm, vibrating voice. "Yes," murmured Flamarens, lowering his eyes. Athos sighed deeply.
They came to display, in their own persons, whatever was the most accomplished either among the men of the sword, or of the gown. The one was the Marquis de Flamarens, the sad object of the sad elegies of the Countess de la Suse, the other was the president Tambonneau, the most humble and most obedient servant and admirer of the beauteous Luynes.
"Duke," said Flamarens, "you forget that to-morrow you are to command an expedition of the greatest importance, projected by the prince, assented to by the queen. Until to-morrow evening you are not at your own disposal." "Let it be then the day after to-morrow," said Aramis. "To-morrow, rather," said De Chatillon, "if you will take the trouble of coming so far as the gates of Charenton."
His colleague, Flamarens, deprived of his support, soon perceived that he was not likely to meet in England with the success he had expected, both from love and fortune: but Lord Falmouth, ever attentive to the glory of his master, in the relief of illustrious men in distress, provided for his subsistence, and Lady Southesk for his pleasures: he obtained a pension from the king, and from her everything he desired; and most happy was it for him that she had no other present to bestow but that of her heart.
As they arrived together, they exerted every endeavour to shine in concert: their talents were as different as their persons; Tambonneau, who was tolerably ugly, founded his hopes upon a great store of wit, which, however, no person in England could find out; and Flamarens, by his air and mien, courted admiration, which was flatly denied him.
The English court had been too long accustomed to the solid wit of Saint Evremond, and the natural and singular charms of his hero, to be seduced by appearances; however, as the English have, in general, a sort of predilection in favour of anything that has the appearance of bravery, Flamarens was better received on account of a duel, which, obliging him to leave his own country, was a recommendation to him in England.
But the royal couriers have been more expeditious than you, and here are Monsieur de Flamarens and Monsieur de Chatillon, who bring me from Her Majesty the Queen Anne of Austria, the very latest intelligence." Aramis and Athos were astounded by the calmness, even the gayety of the queen's manner. "Go on with your recital, sirs," said the queen, turning to the Duc de Chatillon.
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