_A propos_, M.d'Artagnan has returned from England with me; you owe him a visit." "I will pay it, monsieur, with great pleasure.

I love Monsieur d'Artagnan exceedingly." "You are right in doing so; he is a worthy man and a brave cavalier." "Who loves you dearly." "I am sure of that.

Do you know his address ?" "At the Louvre, I suppose, or wherever the king is.

Does he not command the musketeers ?" "No; at present M.d'Artagnan is absent on leave; he is resting for awhile.

Do not, therefore, seek him at the posts of his service.