“It is beautiful, is it not?” said d’Artagnan.
“Yes,” said Athos, “magnificent. I did not think two sapphires of such a fine water existed. Have you traded it for your diamond?”
“No. It is a gift from my beautiful Englishwoman, or rather Frenchwoman — for I am convinced she was born in France, though I have not questioned her.”
“That ring comes from Milady?” cried Athos, with a voice in which it was easy to detect strong emotion.
“Her very self; she gave it me last night. Here it is,” replied d’Artagnan, taking it from his finger.
Athos examined it and became very pale. He tried it on his left hand; it fit his finger as if made for it.