I will see the queen; I will relate to her the details of the disappearance of this poor woman, of which she is no doubt ignorant.

These details will guide her on her part, and on your return, I shall perhaps have some good news to tell you.

Rely on me." D'Artagnan knew that, although a Gascon, M.de Treville was not in the habit of making promises, and that when by chance he did promise, he more than kept his word.

He bowed to him, then, full of gratitude for the past and for the future; and the worthy captain, who on his side felt a lively interest in this young man, so brave and so resolute, pressed his hand kindly, wishing him a pleasant journey.
Determined to put the advice of M.de Treville in practice instantly, d'Artagnan directed his course toward the Rue des Fossoyeurs, in order to superintend the packing of his valise.

On approaching the house, he perceived M.Bonacieux in morning costume, standing at his threshold.
All that the prudent Planchet had said to him the preceding evening about the sinister character of the old man recurred to the mind of d'Artagnan, who looked at him with more attention than he had done before.