"He is well-mannered," said that worthy; "that's a great point. "He doesn't know the military salute, but we will teach him that."
He returned the salute, then rode up beside the traveller.
"Monsieur," he began, "be good enough to tell us if you love the king."
"Parbleu! yes," was the reply.
"Admirable!" said Cauvignac, rolling his eyes in delight. "And the queen?"
"The queen! I have the greatest veneration for her."
"Excellent! and Monsieur de Mazarin?"
"Monsieur de Mazarin is a great man, monsieur, and I admire him."
"Perfect! In that case, we have had the good fortune to fall in with a faithful servitor of his Majesty?"
"I pride myself upon it, monsieur."