[Louise de la Valliere by Alexandre Dumas Pere]@TWC D-Link bookLouise de la Valliere CHAPTER XI 9/15
"How irresponsible are the means by which destiny hurries men onward to their fate!" Leaving the window in order to approach nearer to the light, he once more read the letter he had just received:-- "CALAIS. "MY DEAR COUNT,--I found M.de Wardes at Calais; he has been seriously wounded in an affair with the Duke of Buckingham.
De Wardes is, as you know, unquestionably brave, but full of malevolent and wicked feelings.
He conversed with me about yourself, for whom, he says, he has a warm regard, also about Madame, whom he considers a beautiful and amiable woman.
He has guessed your affection for a certain person.
He also talked to me about the lady for whom I have so ardent a regard, and showed the greatest interest on my behalf in expressing a deep pity for me, accompanied, however, by dark hints which alarmed me at first, but which I at last looked upon as the result of his usual love of mystery. These are the facts: he had received news of the court; you will understand, however, that it was only through M.de Lorraine.
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