Bonacieux would be accused of having introduced her lover into the Louvre, that was all. Besides, Germain was in the interests of the queen and if anything should happen, Mme. de Treville, who, as we have said, were that evening on guard. Bonacieux was known to belong to the queen the duke wore the uniform of the Musketeers of M. Bonacieux and the duke entered the Louvre without difficulty. My Lord Pardon me, monsieur, but you are not. Buckingham threw himself at her feet, and before the queen could prevent him, kissed the hem of her robe. His Musketeers uniform became him marvelously.Īnne of Austria took two steps forward. George Villiers placed himself before the glass, as we have said, restored the undulations to his beautiful hair, which the weight of his hat had disordered, twisted his mustache, and, his heart swelling with joy, happy and proud at being near the moment he had so long sighed for, he smiled upon himself with pride and hope.īuckingham, left alone, walked toward a mirror. Her carriage was that of a queen or a goddess her eyes, which cast the brilliancy of emeralds, were perfectly beautiful, and yet were at the same time full of sweetness and majesty. Her skin was admired for its velvety softness her hands and arms were of surpassing beauty, all the poets of the time singing them as incomparable. Buckingham saw this apparition in the glass he uttered a cry. At this moment a door concealed in the tapestry opened, and a woman appeared.
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