Then he explained to him the cause of his visit, and the service he required of him. But scarcely had he expressed his request when the unknown, who remained standing before the Musketeer, drew back with signs of terror, and refused.
Entonces le explicó la causa de su visita y el servicio que reclamaba de el; mas apenas hubo expuesto su demanda, el desconocido, que estaba de pie ante el mosquetero, retrocedió con terror y rehusó.