And then, as you have said just now, M.
Fouquet is there.

Belle-Isle will not be attacked without the signature of M.Fouquet." "That is true.

Nevertheless, be prudent.

The king is both cunning and strong." Aramis smiled.
"I again recommend Porthos to you," repeated the count, with a sort of cold persistence.
"Whatever becomes of me, count," replied Aramis, in the same tone, "our brother Porthos will fare as I do--or _better_." Athos bowed whilst pressing the hand of Aramis, and turned to embrace Porthos with emotion.
"I was born lucky, was I not ?" murmured the latter, transported with happiness, as he folded his cloak round him.
"Come, my dear friend," said Aramis.
Raoul had gone out to give orders for the saddling of the horses.

The group was already divided.