Ten Years Later: The Vicomte of Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas Chapter 45 Page 10

“Play.”

“That is rather worldly: but you were obliged by the duties of greatness to keep a good house.”

“I like to win.”

“No player plays to lose.”

“I cheated a little.”

“You took your advantage. Pass on.”

“Well! reverend father, I feel nothing else upon my conscience. Give me absolution, and my soul will be able, when God shall please to call it, to mount without obstacle to the throne — ”

The Theatin moved neither his arms nor his lips. “What are you waiting for, father?” said Mazarin.