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"I subscribe to it," said De Wardes; "but submit, gentlemen, that a thrust of a sword through the body, as was the custom formerly, was far better than tyranny like this." "No, monsieur," replied Buckingham; "for the sword-thrust, when received, was no indication that a particular person was right or wrong; it only showed that he was more or less skillful in the use of the weapon."
"Nay, on the contrary, for I draw my sword," said Buckingham, unsheathing it as he spoke; "for if M. d'Artagnan injured your father, he rendered, or at least did all that he could to render, a great service to mine." De Wardes was thunderstruck. "M. d'Artagnan," continued Buckingham, "is the bravest gentleman I know.
"Indeed, monsieur," said Buckingham, suddenly, appearing upon the scene of action, "that is a threat which savors of assassination, and therefore, ill becomes a gentleman." "What did you say, my lord?" said De Wardes, turning round towards him. "I said, monsieur, that the words you spoken are displeasing to my English ears."
"By the by, De Wardes," continued De Guiche, "you who are so well acquainted with these matters, can you tell us, probably, what appointments are still vacant at the court; or rather in the prince's household?" "In the prince's household," said De Wardes looking up with an air of consideration, "let me see the appointment of the master of the horse is vacant, I believe."
"Why is Louise's name spoken of here?" said Raoul to himself; "oh! let not De Wardes, who stands smiling yonder, even say a word about her in my presence." "Now, gentlemen," exclaimed the Comte de Guiche, "prepare to start."
"You lie, monsieur," said Raoul, coolly. "You give me the lie, monsieur?" exclaimed De Wardes. "Why not, if what you assert is untrue?" "You give me the lie, and will not draw your sword?" "I have resolved, monsieur, not to kill you until Madame shall have been delivered safely into her husband's hands." "Kill me! Believe me, monsieur, your schoolmaster's rod does not kill so easily."
"Oh, its rays are very feeble at this hour and it will soon disappear; do not be uneasy on that score." "As you please, my lord; it was out of consideration for your lordship that I made the remark." "I am aware of that, M. de Wardes, and I fully appreciate your kindness. Shall we take off our doublets?" "As you please, my lord."
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. D'Artagnan made Kitty promise to bring him that letter on the following morning. The poor girl promised all her lover desired; she was mad. Things passed as on the night before.
"What do you mean by saying it is singular?" "That it is very unlike Monsieur de Guiche's disposition." "You do not doubt my word, I suppose?" "Hum! hum!" "You do doubt it, then?" "A little. But I shall doubt it more than ever, I warn you, if I find the poor fellow is really dead." "Monsieur Manicamp!" "Monsieur de Wardes!" "It seems you intend to insult me." "Just as you please.
"Monsieur," exclaimed De Wardes, exasperated, "I was deceived, I find, in terming you a pedagogue. The tone you assume, and the style which is peculiarly your own, is that of a Jesuit, and not of a gentleman. Discontinue, I beg, whenever I am present, this style I complain of, and the tone also. I hate M. d'Artagnan because he was guilty of a cowardly act towards my father."
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