The Three Musketeers, Chapter 57 summary
Chapter 57 of 68 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 57, Milady displays her brand and tells a story blaming Buckingham for her suffering, turning Felton’s suspicion into love and promises of vengeance. When soldiers interrupt them and Lord de Winter challenges her performance, she stabs herself without a fatal wound, deepening Felton’s belief that she is persecuted.
What happens
- Milady describes forced branding and exposes her marked shoulder, prompting Felton to kneel, ask forgiveness, and kiss her.
- She identifies Buckingham as her persecutor, and Felton declares that he neither fears him nor intends to spare him.
- Milady portrays her dead husband as her defender and his brother as an interested accomplice in her imprisonment.
- She begs for a knife and death, while Felton promises protection and vengeance, then kisses her.
- A sentry and sergeant interrupt; Lord de Winter arrives and dismisses Milady’s threatened suicide as a performance.
- Milady wounds herself, Felton conceals the knife, and Lord de Winter arranges care and sends for a physician.
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What to notice
Felton turns his religious convictions into a justification for revenge. His statement shows how completely Milady’s account redirects his loyalty.
Quick check
What prevents Milady’s knife thrust from striking directly into her chest?
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