“You know, monseigneur, we set out in search of our comrades?”

“Yes; and afterwards?”

“Well!

monseigneur, within a short league we were captured by a chasse maree belonging to the king.”

“Ah!” said Aramis.

“Of which king?” cried Porthos.

Jonathan started.

“Speak!” continued the bishop.

“We were captured, monseigneur, and joined to those who had been taken yesterday morning.”

“What was the cause of the mania for capturing you all?” said Porthos.