It enters into your policy, and forms part of our plans, that you should assiduously devote yourself to his majesty's friends.

It is a means of counteracting the growing influence of M.Colbert.Present yourself, therefore, as soon as possible to Madame, and, for our sakes, treat this ally with consideration." "But," said Fouquet, "are you quite sure that it is upon her that the king has his eyes fixed at the present moment ?" "If the needle has turned, it must be since the morning.

You know I have my police." "Very well! I will go there at once, and, at all events, I shall have a means of introduction in the shape of a magnificent pair of antique cameos set with diamonds." "I have seen them, and nothing could be more costly and regal." At this moment they were interrupted by a servant followed by a courier.
"For you, monseigneur," said the courier aloud, presenting a letter to Fouquet.
"For your grace," said the lackey in a low tone, handing Aramis a letter.

And as the lackey carried a torch in his hand, he placed himself between the superintendent and the bishop of Vannes, so that both of them could read at the same time.

As Fouquet looked at the fine and delicate writing on the envelope, he started with delight.