“Done for twenty,” replied Groslow.
And he turned up two cards as usual, a king for D’Artagnan and an ace for himself.
“A king,” said D’Artagnan; “it’s a good omen, Master Groslow — look out for the king.”
And in spite of his extraordinary self-control there was a strange vibration in the Gascon’s voice which made his partner start.
Groslow began turning the cards one after another. If he turned up an ace first he won; if a king he lost.
He turned up a king.
“At last!” cried D’Artagnan.
At this word Athos and Aramis jumped up.