I will go to Navarre, if you will send me." "Doubtless; I wish it." "I wait your orders, gracious prince," said Chicot, assuming the same attitude as Joyeuse.
"But you do not know if the mission will suit you.

I have certain projects of embroiling Margot with her husband." "Divide to reign was the A B C of politics one hundred years ago." "Then you have no repugnance ?" "It does not concern me; do as you wish.

I am ambassador, that is all; and as long as I am inviolable, that is all I care for." "But now you must know what to say to my brother-in-law." "I say anything! Certainly not." "Not ?" "I will go where you like, but I will say nothing." "Then you refuse ?" "I refuse to give a message, but I will take a letter." "Well, I will give you a letter." "Give it me, then." "What! you do not think such a letter can be written at once.

It must be well weighed and considered." "Well, then, think over it.

I will come or send for it early to-morrow." "Why not sleep here ?" "Here ?" "Yes, in your chair." "I sleep no more at the Louvre." "But you must know my intentions concerning Margot and her husband.