Chapter 45 Summary

Athos doesn't go far. He merely waits until the cardinal has left with Porthos and Aramis, and returns to the tavern, and ascends to Lady de Winter's room, entering and closing the door behind him. She recognizes him in horror and is livid when he reveals that he knows what she has been doing and also knows her plans regarding d'Artagnan. He forbids her to touch one hair of d'Artagnan's head. She declares however, that she will bring about his death, and that of Madame Bonancieux as well. Athos answers by taking possession of the carte blanche the cardinal has just given her, which absolves the bearer of any action they might commit, saying it's by Richeliu's order and for the good of the state. He then leaves her, saying he has withdrawn her teeth. He rides quickly to camp, arriving at the...