14/17 These are the motives for my animosity against M.Fouquet, who prevented my acting. And then, when I shall be great and strong, when France is great and strong, in my turn, then, will I cry, 'Mercy'!" "Mercy, did you say? The king is only crushing him on _your_ account." Colbert again raised his head. "Monsieur," said he, "you know that is not so, and that the king has his own personal animosity against M. |