He is at the castle of Angers, this very M.Fouquet." "Oh! you have not got him yet, captain." "That concerns me; every one to his trade, sire; only, once more, reflect! Do you seriously give me orders to arrest M.Fouquet, sire ?" "Yes, a thousand times, yes!" "In writing, sire, then." "Here is the order." D'Artagnan read it, bowed to the king, and left the room.

From the height of the terrace he perceived Gourville, who went by with a joyous air towards the lodgings of M.Fouquet..