But I thought you knew him,' he continued.

'He is secretary, confidant, chaplain, what you will, to Cardinal Retz, and one of those whom--in your ear--greater men court and more powerful men lean on.

If I had to choose between them, I would rather cross M.de Crillon.' 'I am obliged to you,' I muttered, checked as much by his manner as his words.
'Not at all,' he answered more lightly.

'Any information I have is at your disposal.' However, I saw the imprudence of venturing farther, and hastened to take leave of him, persuading him to allow one of M.de Rambouillet's servants to accompany him home.

He said that he should call on me in the morning; and forcing myself to answer him in a suitable manner, I saw him depart one way, and myself, accompanied by Simon Fleix, went off another.