Ten Years Later: The Man in The Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas Chapter 10 Page 7

You will not allow so mere a trifle to stop me, and you will not do me the injustice to suppose that I think you have no interest in this affair. Therefore, without subterfuge or hesitation, tell me the truth — ”

“I will do so, monseigneur. Once a king — ”

“When will that be?”

“To-morrow evening — I mean in the night.”

“Explain yourself.”

“When I shall have asked your highness a question.”

“Do so.”

“I sent to your highness a man in my confidence with instructions to deliver some closely written notes, carefully drawn up, which will thoroughly acquaint your highness with the different persons who compose and will compose your court.”