“ M. de Salvieux, my brother’s chamberlain?”

“Yes, sire.”

“He is at Marseilles.”

“And writes me thence.”

“Does he speak to you of this conspiracy?”

“No; but strongly recommends M. de Villefort, and begs me to present him to your majesty.”

“ M. de Villefort!” cried the king, “is the messenger’s name M. de Villefort?”

“Yes, sire.”