But whoso touches his honor assails my life.

Therefore, I repeat, that they dishonor the king who advise him to arrest M.Fouquet under his own roof." Colbert hung down his head, for he felt that the king had abandoned him.
However, as he bent his head, he murmured, "Mademoiselle, I have only one word to say." "Do not say it, then, monsieur; for I would not listen to it.

Besides, what could you have to tell me?
That M.Fouquet has been guilty of certain crimes?
I believe he has, because the king has said so; and, from the moment the king said, 'I think so,' I have no occasion for other lips to say, 'I affirm it.' But, were M.Fouquet the vilest of men, I should say aloud, 'M.

Fouquet's person is sacred to the king because he is the guest of M.Fouquet.Were his house a den of thieves, were Vaux a cave of coiners or robbers, his home is sacred, his palace is inviolable, since his wife is living in it; and that is an asylum which even executioners would not dare to violate.'" La Valliere paused, and was silent.

In spite of himself the king could not but admire her; he was overpowered by the passionate energy of her voice; by the nobleness of the cause she advocated.