"Oh! it is well known where he is."
Colbert looked at the duchesse.
"Say where, madame."
"He is at Belle-Isle-en-Mer."
"At the residence of M. Fouquet?"
"At the residence of M. Fouquet."
"He shall be taken."
It was now the duchesse's turn to smile. "Do not fancy that so easy," said she, "and do not promise it so lightly."
"Why not, madame?"
"Because M. d'Herblay is not one of those people who can be taken just when you please."