postponed, and you will lose nothing by waiting.
Will you come with me to the Minimes, monsieur, of your own free will?”
“But — ”
“Take care, I will carry you if you do not come quickly.”
“Basque!” cried Saint-Aignan. As soon as Basque appeared, he said, “The king wishes to see monsieur le comte.”
“That is very different,” said Porthos; “the king’s service before anything else. We will wait until this evening, monsieur.”
And saluting Saint-Aignan with his usual courtesy, Porthos left the room, delighted at having arranged another affair. Saint-Aignan looked after him as he left; and then hastily putting on his court dress again, he ran off, arranging his costume as he went along, muttering to himself,