CHAPTER LXXXII.

THE ROYALTY OF THE CARDINAL. The arrest of Athos did not make the slightest commotion; and the course of events was scarcely interrupted. To the deputation it was formally announced that the queen would receive it. Accordingly it was admitted to the presence of Anne, who, silent and lofty as ever, listened to the speeches and complaints of the deputies; but when they had finished their harangues, not one of them could say, so calm had been her face, whether she had heard them or not. Whilst thus she was silent, Maz…