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Welcome to send me to sleep, the place to find relaxing stories for a good night's rest.

My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me. Tonight I'll be reading The Three Musketeers by Alexander DeMass, chapters 32 and 33. In the previous chapters, a chance encounter leads to a confrontation

with the brother of Melady, Lord de Winter, culminating in a duel arranged the next day.

After an honourable victory for the musketeers, Lord de Winter promises to introduce D'Artagnan to his sister.

Although Atos questions D'artagnan's shifting affections, D'Artagnan rationalizes his obsession

with Melaidey as a need to uncover her cardinless ties.

When he finally meets her, Melaidey's charm and beauty captivates him, but her unsettling,

secretive expressions fuel his intrigue.

Despite his growing infatuation, the lady's maid, Kitty, begins to fall in love with D'Artagnan during his daily visits.

Now that you're caught up with the story so far, let's get ourselves ready for sleep.

Start by taking a deep, relaxing breath.

And settle your body in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Now let any thoughts of the day drift away from your mind and simply follow the sound of my voice. So let your eyes fall heavy

and your breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep. Chapter 32

A Procurator's Dinner

However brilliant had been the part played by Portos in the duel, it had not made him forget the dinner of the procurator's

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