“The resemblance, however—”
“Was the cause of the success.”
“But the prisoner cannot fail to explain himself. Think well of that. I have myself been able to do as much as that, on former occasion.”
“I have already provided for every chance. In a few days, sooner if necessary, we will take the captive out of his prison, and will send him out of the country, to a place of exile so remote—”
“People can return from their exile, Monsieur d’Herblay.”
“To a place of exile so distant, I was going to say, that human strength and the duration of human life would not be enough for his return.”
Once more a cold look of intelligence passed between Aramis and the young king.
“And M. du Vallon?” asked Philippe in order to change the conversation.
“He will be presented to you to-day, and confidentially will congratulate you on the danger which that conspirator has made you run.”
“What is to be done with him?”