THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK ALEXANDRE DUMAS CHAPTER 29 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK ALEXANDRE DUMAS CHAPTER 29 Planchet s Inventory Athos during the visit to the Luxembourg by Raoul had gone to Planchet s residence to inquire after d Artagnan. On arriving at the Rue des Lombards he found the shop of the grocer in great confusion but it was not the confusion attending a lucky sale or that of an arrival of goods. Planchet was not throned as usual upon sacks and barrels. No a young man with a pen behind his ear and another with an account-book in his hand were setting down a number of figures while a third counted and weighed. An inventory was being taken. Athos who had no knowledge of commercial matters felt himself a little embarrassed by the material obstacles and the majesty of those who were thus employed. He saw several customers sent away and asked himself whether he who came to buy nothing would not be more properly deemed importunate. He therefore asked very politely if he could see M. Planchet. The reply pretty carelessly given was that M. Planchet was packing his trunks. These words surprised Athos. How his trunks said he is M. Planchet going away Yes Monsieur directly. Then if you please inform him that M. le Comte de la Fere desires to speak to him for a moment. At the mention of the count s name one of the young men no doubt accustomed to hear it pronounced with respect immediately went to inform Planchet. It was at this moment that Raoul after his painful scene with Montalais and De Guiche arrived at the grocer s house. Planchet as soon as he received the count s message left his work and hastened to meet him. Ah Monsieur the Count exclaimed he how glad I am to see you What good star brings you here My dear Planchet said Athos pressing the hand of his son whose sad look he silently observed we are come to learn of you- But in what confusion do I find you You are as white as a miller where have you been rummaging Ah diable take care Monsieur don t come near me till I have well shaken myself. What for Flour or .
