Tell him all this for me, for these are things which a king cannot say for himself." "Thanks, sire, thanks," said the duke; "but your Majesty may be assured that it is not those--I do not speak of Monsieur de Treville--whom your Majesty sees at all hours of the day that are most devoted to you." "Ah! You have heard what I said?
So much the better, Duke, so much the better," said the king, advancing toward the door.

"Ah! It is you, Treville.

Where are your Musketeers?
I told you the day before yesterday to bring them with you; why have you not done so ?" "They are below, sire, and with your permission La Chesnaye will bid them come up." "Yes, yes, let them come up immediately.

It is nearly eight o'clock, and at nine I expect a visit.

Go, Monsieur Duke, and return often.