1. I believe Athos stayed in the cellar for both injured pride and extra protection. It would have been hard for him to admit that he had been injured in a fight, since he was a musketeer, which proves he was chosen specially for his great skill and bravery. He also needed a place to stay where his and his lackey's safety would be ensured, and would be provided with enough food. The ******** that met all of these needs was certainly the cellar. However, if I was Athos, I would gone down fighting until the end, then set out to find d'Artagnan. I would come back and take revenge when I had enough reinforcements for backup.

2. I would not gamble the least bit, even when I have a lack of money. Gambling is too dangerous. People could lose a lot of money and win it back again at once. Gambling is too much of a risk, so I would never try it. Also, I think it is morally wrong. I do not think people should play with money or other important possessions just for fun.

1. Athos might have stayed  in the celler for extra precaution. Because d'Artagnan was doing something opponent to the cardinal many mans of the cardinal would have attack him. Even injured, Athos would have stayed in the cellar to protect d'Artagnan in case that extra attact might come out.

2. I wouldn't gamble anything because gambling is also a habit. And if we gamble frequently then we will try to solve every problem with gambling.