She wished to know when her lover would meet her a second night; and poor Kitty, pale and trembling, awaited d'Artagnan's reply.

The counsels of his friend, joined to the cries of his own heart, made him determine, now his pride was saved and his vengeance satisfied, not to see Milady again.

As a reply, he wrote the following letter: Do not depend upon me, madame, for the next meeting.

Since my convalescence I have so many affairs of this kind on my hands that I am forced to regulate them a little.

When your turn comes, I shall have the honor to inform you of it.