You happen to know, I suppose, what is called a _chaperon_ in matters of love.

Well, then, Mademoiselle de la Valliere is Madame's _chaperon_.

It is for you, therefore, to take advantage of this state of things.

You have no occasion for me to tell you that.

But, at all events, wounded vanity will render the conquest an easier one; the girl will get hold of the king, and Madame's secret, and you can hardly tell what a man of intelligence can do with a secret." "But how to get at her ?" "Nay, you, of all men, to ask me such a question ?" said Aramis.
"Very true.