5/8 That's a pity! it was a round sum, and sounded well. That is true, Athos; I am no longer rich. What a memory you have!" "Tolerably good; yes, thank God!" "The worthy Planchet!" grumbled D'Artagnan; "his was not a bad dream! What a speculation! _Peste!_ Well! what is said is said." "How much are you to give him ?" "Oh!" said D'Artagnan, "he is not a bad fellow; I shall arrange matters with him. I have had a great deal of trouble, you see, and expenses; all that must be taken into account." "My dear friend, I can depend on you, and have no fear for the worthy Planchet; his interests are better in your hands than in his own. But now that you have nothing more to do here, we shall depart, if you please. |