The Three Musketeers, Chapter 37 summary
Chapter 37 of 68 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 37, D’Artagnan spends the night with Milady and admits that he impersonates De Wardes, trusting her apparent love to secure forgiveness. Their struggle exposes an executioner’s mark on her shoulder, turning his confession into a threat to her secret and forcing him to flee her dagger with Kitty’s help.
What happens
- D’Artagnan considers confessing by letter but returns to Milady, driven by desire and revenge.
- Kitty suppresses her jealousy and keeps silent while D’Artagnan spends the night with Milady.
- Milady insists that he kill De Wardes, while D’Artagnan seeks a way to avoid the duel.
- D’Artagnan reveals his impersonation, and Milady violently rejects him.
- Her torn nightdress exposes a branded shoulder, and she attacks him with a dagger.
- Kitty bolts the connecting door, disguises D’Artagnan, and helps him escape before Milady can stop the porter.

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What to notice
Milady treats discovery of her hidden mark as worse than the impersonation. Her words explain why the confrontation becomes an attempt to kill D’Artagnan.
Quick check
What exposes the mark on Milady’s shoulder?

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