Upon my soul, I assure you, now I begin to compare them together, I myself should hesitate which lot I should accept." "Monsieur," replied the young prince, "before I determine, let me alight from this carriage, walk on the ground, and consult that still voice within me, which Heaven bids us all to hearken to.

Ten minutes is all I ask, and then you shall have your answer." "As you please, monseigneur," said Aramis, bending before him with respect, so solemn and august in tone and address had sounded these strange words..