Let us dress; that will be so much done." And D'Artagnan dressed himself.

But, this time, he endeavored not to give to the costume of M.Agnan that _bourgeoise_ and almost ecclesiastical rigidity he had affected before; he managed, by drawing his belt tighter, by buttoning his clothes in a different fashion, and by putting on his hat a little on one side, to restore to his person a little of that military character, the absence of which had surprised Aramis.

This being done, he made free, or affected to make free with his host, and entered his chamber without ceremony.

Aramis was asleep or feigned to be so.

A large book lay open upon his night-desk, a wax-light was still burning in its silver sconce.