He immediately called d'Artagnan.

"Here," said he to him, "are the diamond studs that you came to bring; and be my witness that I have done all that human power could do." "Be satisfied, my Lord, I will tell all that I have seen.

But does your Grace mean to give me the studs without the casket ?" "The casket would encumber you.

Besides, the casket is the more precious from being all that is left to me.

You will say that I keep it." "I will perform your commission, word for word, my Lord." "And now," resumed Buckingham, looking earnestly at the young man, "how shall I ever acquit myself of the debt I owe you ?" D'Artagnan blushed up to the whites of his eyes.