Then he explained to him the cause of his visit, and the service he required of him. But scarcely had he expressed his request when the unknown, who remained standing before the Musketeer, drew back with signs of terror, and refused.
Alors il lui expliqua la cause de sa visite et le service qu'il réclamait de lui; mais à peine eut-il exposé sa demande, que l'inconnu, qui était resté debout devant le mousquetaire, recula de terreur et refusa.