He heard her approach and withdraw from the partially open door; and twice or three times he even saw the shadow of a person intercept the light.
At length a hand and an arm, surpassingly beautiful in their form and whiteness, glided through the tapestry.

D'Artagnan at once comprehended that this was his recompense.

He cast himself on his knees, seized the hand, and touched it respectfully with his lips.

Then the hand was withdrawn, leaving in his an object which he perceived to be a ring.

The door immediately closed, and d'Artagnan found himself again in complete obscurity.
D'Artagnan placed the ring on his finger, and again waited; it was evident that all was not yet over.