several pieces of good news to announce to you; but you shall know them, my dear captain, the moment I have made my accounts all straight. I have said that I wish to make, and would make, your fortune; that promise will soon become reality.”
“A thousand times thanks, sire!
I can wait. But I implore you, whilst I go and practice patience, that your majesty will deign to notice those poor people who have for so long a time besieged your ante-chamber, and come humbly to lay a petition at your feet.”
“Who are they?”
“Enemies of your majesty.” The king raised his head.
“Friends of M. Fouquet,” added D’Artagnan.