Follow our example; pass over into Belle-Isle.

Then we shall see, I guarantee upon my honor, that in a month there will be war between France and Spain on the subject of this son of Louis XIII., who is an Infante likewise, and whom France detains inhumanly.

Now, as Louis XIV.

would have no inclination for a war on that subject, I will answer for an arrangement, the result of which must bring greatness to Porthos and to me, and a duchy in France to you, who are already a grandee of Spain.

Will you join us ?" "No; for my part I prefer having something to reproach the king with; it is a pride natural to my race to pretend to a superiority over royal races.