Listen to me," continued Aramis; and he related the history as we know it.

Athos, during the recital, several times felt the sweat break from his forehead.

"It was a great idea," said he, "but a great error." "For which I am punished, Athos." "Therefore, I will not tell you my entire thought." "Tell it, nevertheless." "It is a crime." "A capital crime; I know it is.

_Lese majeste_." "Porthos! poor Porthos!" "What would you advise me to do?
Success, as I have told you, was certain." "M.

Fouquet is an honest man." "And I a fool for having so ill-judged him," said Aramis.