"My faith," said d'Artagnan to Athos, "you had a triumphant idea! As you said, we have acquired glory, and were enabled to carry on a conversation of the highest importance."
"Which we can resume now without anybody suspecting us, for, with the help of God, we shall henceforth pass for cardinalists."
That evening d'Artagnan went to present his respects to M. Dessessart, and inform him of his promotion.