tailieunhanh - LUYỆN ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH QUA CÁC TÁC PHẨM VĂN HỌC – THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK ALEXANDRE DUMAS CHAPTER 21

THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK ALEXANDRE DUMAS CHAPTER 21 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK ALEXANDRE DUMAS CHAPTER 21 The King s Friend Fouquet was waiting with anxiety he had already sent away many of his servants and his friends who anticipating the usual hour of his ordinary receptions had called at his door to inquire after him. Preserving the utmost silence respecting the danger suspended over his head he only asked them- as he did every one indeed who came to the door- where Aramis was. When he saw d Artagnan return and when he perceived the Bishop of Vannes behind him he could hardly restrain his delight it was fully equal to his previous uneasiness. The mere sight of Aramis was a complete compensation to the superintendent for the unhappiness he had undergone in being arrested. The prelate was silent and grave d Artagnan completely bewildered by such an accumulation of events. Well Captain so you have brought M. d Herblay to me And something better still Monseigneur. What is that Liberty. I am free Yes - by the King s order. Fouquet resumed his usual serenity that he might interrogate Aramis with his look. Oh yes you can thank M. the Bishop of Vannes pursued d Artagnan for it is indeed to him that you owe the change that has taken place in the King. Oh said Fouquet more humiliated at the service than grateful at its success. But you continued d Artagnan addressing Aramis - you who have become M. Fouquet s protector and patron - can you not do something for me Anything you like my friend replied the bishop in a calm voice. One thing only then and I shall be perfectly satisfied. How have you managed to become the favorite of the King you who have never spoken to him more than twice in your life From a friend such as you are said Aramis I cannot conceal anything. Ah very good tell me then. Very well. You think that I have seen the King only twice while the fact is I have seen him more than a hundred times only we have kept it very secret that is all. And without trying to remove the color which at this revelation made d .