Ten Years Later: Louise de la Valliere by Alexandre Dumas Chapter 3 Page 12

said Porthos.

“That was his principal reason. But his wish was subservient to a bit of generosity — ”

“In fact,” said Porthos, “I have head it said that M. Fouquet was a very generous man.”

“To a bit of generosity he wished to exhibit towards the king.”

“Oh, oh!”

“You seem surprised at that?”

“Yes.”

“And you didn’t guess?”

“No.”

“Well, I know it, then.”

“You are a wizard.”