I love him because he is good, great, and loyal; I admire him because he represents in my eyes the culminating point of human power; but, whilst loving and admiring him, I fear him, and am on my guard against him.

Now then, I resume, monsieur; in two hours D'Artagnan will be here; be beforehand with him.

Go to the Louvre, and see the king, before he sees D'Artagnan." "What shall I say to the king ?" "Nothing; give him Belle-Isle." "Oh! Monsieur d'Herblay! Monsieur d'Herblay," cried Fouquet, "what projects crushed all at once!" "After one project that has failed, there is always another project that may lead to fortune; we should never despair.

Go, monsieur, and go at once." "But that garrison, so carefully chosen, the king will change it directly." "That garrison, monsieur, was the king's when it entered Belle-Isle; it is yours now; it is the same with all garrisons after a fortnight's occupation.

Let things go on, monsieur.