“And what did M. d’Artagnan reply?”

“Monsieur d’Artagnan promised me his assistance; but I soon found out that he was betraying me.”

“You impose upon justice. M. d’Artagnan made a compact with you; and in virtue of that compact put to flight the police who had arrested your wife, and has placed her beyond reach.”

“ M. d’Artagnan has abducted my wife! Come now, what are you telling me?”

“Fortunately, M. d’Artagnan is in our hands, and you shall be confronted with him.”