And at these words, as if all her strength was exhausted, Milady sank, weak and languishing, into the arms of the young officer, who, intoxicated with love, anger, and voluptuous sensations hitherto unknown, received her with transport, pressed her against his heart, all trembling at the breath from that charming mouth, bewildered by the contact with that palpitating bosom.
En bij die woorden, alsof haar krachten geheel waren uitgeput, liet milady zich machteloos en bezwijmende in de armen van den jongen officier neervallen.