Whenever I shall again return, forget that I have ever separated myself from thee, for, when I return it will be--never to leave thee again." The king could not restrain his emotion, and D'Artagnan, even, was overcome.

Louis led the young girl away, lifted her into the carriage, and directed D'Artagnan to seat himself beside her, while he, mounting his horse, spurred violently towards the Palais Royal, where, immediately on his arrival, he sent to request an audience of Madame..