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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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