"The matter is, monseigneur," said Aramis, "that before going further, it is necessary your royal highness and I should converse."
"I will wait an opportunity, monsieur," answered the young prince.
"We could not have a better, monseigneur; we are in the middle of a forest, and no one can hear us."
"The postilion?"
"The postilion of this relay is deaf and dumb, monseigneur."
"I am at your service, M. d'Herblay."
"Is it your pleasure to remain in the carriage?"
"Yes, we are comfortably seated, and I like this carriage; for it has restored me to liberty."
"Wait, monseigneur; there is yet a precaution to be taken."
"What?"