"To obtain from the king, by means of these two letters, the convocation of the States-General; then, sure as we are of the three orders, we depose the regent, and name Philip V. in his place."
"And as Philip V. cannot leave Madrid, he gives us full powers, and we govern France in his stead. Well, it is not badly arranged, all that, but to convoke the States-General you must have an order from the king."
"The king will sign it."
"Without the regent's knowledge?"
"Without the regent's knowledge."
"Then you have promised the bishop of Frejus to make him a cardinal."
"No; but I will promise Villeroy a title and the Golden Fleece."
"I am afraid, madame," said the Prince of Cellamare, "that all this will not determine the marshal to undertake so grave a responsibility."
"It is not the marshal we want; it is his wife."
"Ah! you remind me," said Richelieu, "I undertake it."