Ten Years Later: Louise de la Valliere by Alexandre Dumas Chapter 55 Page 31

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,