The Three Musketeers, Chapter 53 summary
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In Chapter 53, Milady feigns illness, recognizes Felton’s Puritan beliefs, and presents herself as a victim of religious persecution to weaken his loyalty to Lord de Winter. Her prayers and singing move Felton so deeply that he defends her against a guard and struggles to remain stern in her presence.
What happens
- Milady dreams of D’Artagnan’s execution, then pretends to be ill and frightened of Lord de Winter.
- Felton brings a Catholic prayer book, and Milady recognizes his Puritan sympathies through his contemptuous manner.
- She rejects the book and claims religious persecution, leaving Felton thoughtful.
- Lord de Winter mocks her religious change while Felton listens outside, as Milady intends.
- Milady performs fervent prayers and sings Puritan verses, drawing Felton into defending her right to sing.
- Felton enters her room deeply agitated, asks her to sing more quietly, and retreats before his sternness collapses.
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