Exasperated beyond measure, and bitterly offended, he replied: "I thank you, Madame; I shall never forget the service you have rendered me." And, saluting her with an affectation of ceremony, he took his leave of her.

As he passed before a glass, he saw that his eyes were red, and angrily stamped his foot on the ground.

But it was too late, for Malicorne and D'Artagnan, who were standing at the door, had seen his eyes.
"The king has been crying," thought Malicorne.

D'Artagnan approached the king with a respectful air, and said in a low tone of voice: "Sire, it would be better to return to your own apartments by the small staircase." "Why ?" "Because the dust of the road has left its traces on your face," said D'Artagnan.

"By heavens!" he thought, "when the king has given way like a child, let those look to it who may make the lady weep for whom the king sheds tears.".