Ten Years Later by Alexandre Dumas père
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"I know one myself," said Athos; "it is not wide, but it is solid, having been made upon piles; and with care we shall get over safely enough." "Do everything this gentleman shall order you to do." "Oh! oh! the casks are heavy," said the sergeant, trying to lift one. "They weigh four hundred pounds each, if they contain what they ought to contain, do they not, monsieur?" "Thereabouts," said Athos. The sergeant went in search of the two men and the horse. Monk, left alone with Athos, affected to speak to him on nothing but indifferent subjects while examining the vault in a cursory manner. Then, hearing the horse's steps, -- "I leave you with your men, monsieur," said he, "and return to the camp. You are perfectly safe." "I shall see you again, then, my lord?" asked Athos. "That is agreed upon, monsieur, and with much pleasure." Monk held out his hand to Athos. "Ah! my lord, if you would!" murmured Athos. |
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