Chapter 64: LXIII

LXIII The Drop of Water Rochefort had scarcely departed when Madame Bonacieux reentered. She found Milady with a smiling countenance. “Well,” said the young woman, “what you dreaded has happened. This evening, or tomorrow, the cardinal will send someone to take you away.” “Who told you that, my dear?” asked Milady. “I heard it from the mouth of the messenger himself.” “Come and sit down close to me,” said Milady. “Here I am.” “Wait till I assure myself that nobody hears …