Milady remained for some minutes in the same position, for she thought they might perhaps be examining her through the keyhole; she then slowly raised her head, which had resumed its formidable expression of menace and defiance, ran to the door to listen, looked out of her window, and returning to bury herself again in her large armchair, she reflected.
Chapter 51
Meanwhile, the cardinal looked anxiously for news from England; but no news arrived that was not annoying and threatening.