But I still trust you will not esteem me the less for it, and that is my object beyond all others." M.de Treville was surprised to the greatest degree.

So much penetration, so much frankness, created admiration, but did not entirely remove his suspicions.

The more this young man was superior to others, the more he was to be dreaded if he meant to deceive him; "You are an honest youth; but at the present moment I can only do for you that which I just now offered.

My hotel will be always open to you.

Hereafter, being able to ask for me at all hours, and consequently to take advantage of all opportunities, you will probably obtain that which you desire." "That is to say," replied d'Artagnan, "that you will wait until I have proved myself worthy of it.