Near the camp you might be recognized; and your presence, you must be aware, would compromise the cardinal." "Then I must wait here, or in the neighborhood ?" "Only tell me beforehand where you will wait for intelligence from the cardinal; let me know always where to find you." "Observe, it is probable that I may not be able to remain here." "Why ?" "You forget that my enemies may arrive at any minute." "That's true; but is this little woman, then, to escape his Eminence ?" "Bah!" said Milady, with a smile that belonged only to herself; "you forget that I am her best friend." "Ah, that's true! I may then tell the cardinal, with respect to this little woman--" "That he may be at ease." "Is that all ?" "He will know what that means." "He will guess, at least.

Now, then, what had I better do ?" "Return instantly.

It appears to me that the news you bear is worth the trouble of a little diligence." "My chaise broke down coming into Lilliers." "Capital!" "What, CAPITAL ?" "Yes, I want your chaise." "And how shall I travel, then ?" "On horseback." "You talk very comfortably,--a hundred and eighty leagues!" "What's that ?" "One can do it! Afterward ?" "Afterward?
Why, in passing through Lilliers you will send me your chaise, with an order to your servant to place himself at my disposal." "Well." "You have, no doubt, some order from the cardinal about you ?" "I have my FULL POWER." "Show it to the abbess, and tell her that someone will come and fetch me, either today or tomorrow, and that I am to follow the person who presents himself in your name." "Very well." "Don't forget to treat me harshly in speaking of me to the abbess." "To what purpose ?" "I am a victim of the cardinal.

It is necessary to inspire confidence in that poor little Madame Bonacieux." "That's true.

Now, will you make me a report of all that has happened ?" "Why, I have related the events to you.