Therefore, the soldiers had reason to think that under the pedestals of the statues which ornament most of these tombs, a treasure was hidden.

They have consequently broken down pedestal and statue: but the tomb of the venerable cannon, with which we have to do, is not distinguished by any monument.

It is simple, therefore it has been protected by the superstitious fear which your Puritans have always had of sacrilege.

Not a morsel of the masonry of this tomb has been chipped off." "That is true," said Monk.
Athos seized the lever.
"Shall I help you ?" said Monk.
"Thank you, my lord; but I am not willing that your honor should lend your hand to a work of which, perhaps, you would not take the responsibility if you knew the probable consequences of it." Monk raised his head.
"What do you mean by that, monsieur ?" "I mean--but that man--" "Stop," said Monk; "I perceive what you are afraid of.

I shall make a trial." Monk turned towards the fisherman, the whole of whose profile was thrown upon the wall.
"Come here, friend!" said he in English, and in a tone of command.
The fisherman did not stir.
"That is well," continued he: "he does not know English.