“They came from learning there was a convent of Benedictines at Sainte-Honnorat which is considered curious; and from being told there was excellent shooting in the island.”
“That is quite at their service, as well as yours,” replied Saint-Mars.
D’Artagnan politely thanked him.
“When will they depart?” added the governor.
“To-morrow,” replied D’Artagnan.
M. de Saint-Mars went to make his rounds, and left D’Artagnan alone with the pretended Spaniards.
“Oh!” exclaimed the musketeer, “here is a life and a society that suits me very little. I command this man, and he bores