6/13 She was about five-and-twenty years of age, slender in form, of a pale complexion, and fair-haired; she was married in England." "Married ?" exclaimed De Wardes. Do you happen to know she was usually styled 'My Lady,' without the addition of any name to that description ?" "Yes, I know that." "Good Heavens!" murmured Buckingham. That woman, who came from England, returned to England after having thrice attempted M.d'Artagnan's life. That was but just, you will say, since M.d'Artagnan had insulted her. But that which was not just was, that, when in England, this woman, by her seductions, completely enslaved a young man in the service of Lord de Winter, by name Felton. |