14/15 The king entered the cell without pronouncing a single word: he faltered in as limp and haggard as a rain-struck lily. "It is quite true," he said, in a low tone, "that he bears a striking resemblance to the king; but less so than you said." "So that," said Aramis, "you would not have been deceived by the substitution of the one for the other ?" "What a question!" "You are a most valuable fellow, Baisemeaux," said Aramis; "and now, set Seldon free." "Oh, yes. I will go and give orders at once." "Bah! to-morrow will be time enough." "To-morrow!--oh, no. This very minute." "Well; go off to your affairs, I will go away to mine. |