A beautiful house, by my faith.

Being a general in England is better than being a marechal in France, please to know." Athos allowed himself to be led along, quite saddened by D'Artagnan's forced attempts at gayety.

The whole city was in a state of joy; the two friends were jostled at every moment by enthusiasts who required them, in their intoxication, to cry out, "Long live good King Charles!" D'Artagnan replied by a grunt, and Athos by a smile.

They arrived thus in front of Monk's house, before which, as we have said, they had to pass on their way to St.James's.
Athos and D'Artagnan said but little on the road, for the simple reason that they would have had so many things to talk about if they had spoken.

Athos thought that by speaking he should evince satisfaction, and that might wound D'Artagnan.