And yet, notwithstanding this want of respect, he felt an uncontrollable passion for this woman boiling in his veins--passion drunk with contempt; but passion or thirst, as the reader pleases.
D'Artagnan's plan was very simple.

By Kitty's chamber he could gain that of her mistress.

He would take advantage of the first moment of surprise, shame, and terror, to triumph over her.

He might fail, but something must be left to chance.

In eight days the campaign would open, and he would be compelled to leave Paris; d'Artagnan had no time for a prolonged love siege.
"There," said the young man, handing Kitty the letter sealed; "give that to Milady.