Monk bowed profoundly without replying. On his side, Charles affected not to say a word to D’Artagnan in private, but aloud, — ”Once more, thanks, monsieur le chevalier,” said he, “thanks for your services. They will be repaid you by the Lord God, who, I hope, reserves trials and troubles for me alone.”

Monk followed Keyser and his son embarked with them. D’Artagnan came after, muttering to himself, — ”Poor Planchet! poor Planchet! I am very much afraid we have made a bad speculation.”