'I am here on M.de Rambouillet's business, and I need to see his Majesty forthwith.' 'Well, that is straightforward,' he replied, clapping me on the shoulder.

'And you shall see him.

In coming to Crillon you have come to the right man.

Revol,' he continued, turning to the secretary, 'this gentleman bears a message from M.de Rambouillet to the king.

Take him to the closet without delay, my friend, and announce him.