Chapter

  1 7 |     master's bed, the chimeras of Planchet faded away. The bed was
  2 7 |        antechamber and a bedroom. Planchet slept in the antechamber
  3 7 |           with his lackey, Master Planchet. ~D'Artagnan, who was by
  4 7 |     anything but a village CURE. ~Planchet, d'Artagnan's valet, supported
  5 7 |         terror, or the respect in Planchet?" ~"This is serious," answered
  6 7 |            and resolved to thrash Planchet provisionally; which he
  7 7 |      policy among the Musketeers. Planchet was equally seized with
  8 8 |         performed wonders; but as Planchet said, "People do not eat
  9 8 |         door. D'Artagnan awakened Planchet and ordered him to open
 10 8 |      phrase, "d'Artagnan awakened Planchet," the reader must not suppose
 11 8 |          it had just struck four. Planchet, two hours before, had asked
 12 8 |           who sleeps, dines." And Planchet dined by sleeping. ~A man
 13 8 |        appearance of a tradesman. Planchet, by way of dessert, would
 14 8 |        him. ~D'Artagnan dismissed Planchet, and requested his visitor
 15 9 |           d'Artagnan by a look. ~"Planchet," said d'Artagnan to his
 16 10|           had just struck, and as Planchet, who had not yet made the
 17 10|           Good, it is by my side! Planchet!" ~"Monsieur." ~"Run and
 18 10|        will kill yourself," cried Planchet. ~"Hold your tongue, stupid
 19 11|         which had led him to send Planchet with a request that he would
 20 11|      Aramis had been at home when Planchet came to his abode, he had
 21 11|         man recognized as that of Planchet; for, soliloquizing aloud,
 22 11|        Very well, monsieur," said Planchet. ~"But you will remain;
 23 11|          Be easy, monsieur," said Planchet; "you do not know me yet.
 24 18|         had that evening borrowed Planchet. As to d'Artagnan, he took
 25 19|          lose." ~"Hello, Grimaud! Planchet! Mousqueton! Bazin!" cried
 26 19|           and that of his lackey. Planchet, Grimaud, Mousqueton, and
 27 19|       route he thinks is best, in Planchet's clothes, while Planchet
 28 19|         Planchet's clothes, while Planchet will follow us like d'Artagnan,
 29 20|           masters and Grimaud and Planchet! MORBLEU! I won't be their
 30 20|        the shutter. It was indeed Planchet and Grimaud. ~"Grimaud can
 31 20|         care of the horses," said Planchet. "If you are willing, gentlemen,
 32 20|          Here is my bed," replied Planchet, producing a bundle of straw. ~"
 33 20|          me either," said Athos. ~Planchet mounted by the window and
 34 20|          to open the door; but as Planchet awoke in an instant and
 35 20|           blow with a pitchfork. ~Planchet went down into the yard,
 36 20|          Artagnan went out, while Planchet was sent to inquire if there
 37 20|   reckoning, while d'Artagnan and Planchet stood at the street door.
 38 20|          pistols. ~D'Artagnan and Planchet did not require twice bidding;
 39 20|       Athos?" asked d'Artagnan of Planchet, as they galloped on. ~"
 40 20|         on. ~"Ah, monsieur," said Planchet, "I saw one fall at each
 41 20|         two paces hence. Forward, Planchet, forward! You are a brave
 42 20|           you, monsieur," replied Planchet, "Picards are found out
 43 20|        nose. There still remained Planchet's horse; but he stopped
 44 20|          and ran toward the quay. Planchet called his master's attention
 45 20|    country house. ~D'Artagnan and Planchet followed the gentleman at
 46 20|       HOLA, Lubin, my pistols!" ~"Planchet," called out d'Artagnan, "
 47 20|         will manage the master." ~Planchet, emboldened by the first
 48 20|          affair, monsieur," cried Planchet; "I have finished mine." ~
 49 20|         help with all his might. ~Planchet grasped him by the throat,
 50 20|          gagged him. ~"Now," said Planchet, "let us bind him to a tree." ~
 51 20|          wounded, it seems," said Planchet. ~"Oh, that's nothing! Let
 52 20|    departed. Once outside, he and Planchet set off as fast as they
 53 20|         Artagnan. ~He leaped with Planchet into the boat, and five
 54 20|       well served. D'Artagnan and Planchet took each a post horse,
 55 20|           young Guardsman. As for Planchet, he had been lifted from
 56 23|       between him and his lackey. Planchet*, whom he had sent home
 57 23|         reader may ask, "How came Planchet here?" when he was left "
 58 23|        letter, monsieur," replied Planchet; "but one has come of itself." ~"
 59 23|             Well, monsieur," said Planchet, who had observed his master
 60 23|      affair?" ~"You are mistaken, Planchet," replied d'Artagnan; "and
 61 23|     Monsieur is satisfied?" asked Planchet. ~"My dear Planchet, I am
 62 23|         asked Planchet. ~"My dear Planchet, I am the happiest of men!" ~"
 63 23|          that that letter--" ~And Planchet retired, shaking his head
 64 23|       morning he arose and called Planchet, who at the second summons
 65 23|         of the preceding night. ~"Planchet," said d'Artagnan, "I am
 66 23|           horses." ~"There!" said Planchet. "We are going again, it
 67 23|           Didn't I say so?" cried Planchet. "I was sure of it--the
 68 23|           really afraid, Monsieur Planchet," resumed d'Artagnan, "I
 69 23|     Monsieur does me wrong," said Planchet; "I thought he had seen
 70 23|          Artagnan; and nodding to Planchet, he went out. ~M. Bonacieux
 71 23|          all that dust that I saw Planchet brush off your boots yesterday
 72 23|       horses had already arrived. Planchet, all astonishment, was busy
 73 23|        two. ~"Ah, monsieur," said Planchet, on perceiving d'Artagnan, "
 74 23|         am to see you." ~"Why so, Planchet?" asked the young man. ~"
 75 23|           It seems you are right, Planchet; all this appears to be
 76 23|              What would you have, Planchet? What must come is written." ~"
 77 23|               Quite the contrary, Planchet; the more ill will I have
 78 23|         will come and take you." ~Planchet seeing there was no longer
 79 24|        Hotel des Gardes; he found Planchet all ready. The fourth horse
 80 24|        fourth horse had arrived. ~Planchet was armed with his musketoon
 81 24|           no one saw them go out. Planchet took place behind his master,
 82 24|       long as he was in the city, Planchet kept at the respectful distance
 83 24|         and said, "Well, Monsieur Planchet, what is the matter with
 84 24|         like churches?" ~"How so, Planchet?" ~"Because we dare not
 85 24|         our conversation, my dear Planchet, and no one could find fault
 86 24|            Ah, monsieur!" replied Planchet, recurring to his besetting
 87 24|         Because you are a coward, Planchet." ~"Monsieur, we must not
 88 24|       very virtuous, are you not, Planchet?" ~"Monsieur, is not that
 89 24|           his horse into a trot. ~Planchet followed the movements of
 90 24|       this pace all night?" asked Planchet. ~"No; you are at your journey'
 91 24|         alone?" ~"You are afraid, Planchet?" ~"No; I only beg leave
 92 24|            Well, if you are cold, Planchet, you can go into one of
 93 24|        horse, threw the bridle to Planchet, and departed at a quick
 94 24|       Lord, how cold I am!" cried Planchet, as soon as he had lost
 95 24|        the next thing was to find Planchet. d'Artagnan went successively
 96 24|         light, but could not find Planchet in any of them. ~At the
 97 24|         damp gray mist was honest Planchet, who, with the two horses
 98 25|   threshold. All that the prudent Planchet had said to him the preceding
 99 25|         my apartment. I will make Planchet brush my boots; and when
100 25|        top of the stairs he found Planchet in a great fright. ~"Ah,
101 25|              Ah, monsieur!" cried Planchet, as soon as he perceived
102 25|            What's the matter now, Planchet?" demanded d'Artagnan. ~"
103 25|            Yesterday evening.'" ~"Planchet, my friend," interrupted
104 25|         lie." ~"Be of good heart, Planchet, you shall preserve your
105 25|              Yes, monsieur," said Planchet, "and I will go as soon
106 25|        then, pack up our luggage, Planchet, and let us be off. On my
107 25|           des Gardes. By the way, Planchet, I think you are right with
108 25|         it. Ten minutes afterward Planchet joined him at the stables
109 25|          That's well," said he to Planchet, when the latter added the
110 25|          two horses apiece?" said Planchet, with his shrewd air. ~"
111 25|          a great chance," replied Planchet, "but we must not despair
112 25|           results. D'Artagnan and Planchet entered Pierrefitte together. ~
113 25|    entered Pierrefitte together. ~Planchet was more courageous, it
114 25|        touched by the urbanity of Planchet or whether this time nobody
115 25|          must give your recipe to Planchet. I may be besieged in my
116 25|           tavern. ~At this moment Planchet entered, to inform his master
117 25|         he resumed his route with Planchet, already relieved of one
118 26|        and throwing the bridle to Planchet, "you restore me to life;
119 27|       reckoning, monsieur," added Planchet to his master's audibly
120 27|         threatening attitude, and Planchet modeled himself after his
121 27|  threatening attitude of a judge. Planchet glared fiercely over the
122 27|        his hands, and followed by Planchet with his musketoon ready
123 27|         enough to split a wall. ~"Planchet," said d'Artagnan, cocking
124 27|     example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock
125 28|           propose to you to stake Planchet, but as that has already
126 28|        and Athos took the nags of Planchet and Grimaud, and the two
127 28|         pulled up at the inn, and Planchet and Grimaud came out of
128 28|   abandoned to Mousqueton, Bazin, Planchet, and Grimaud. ~On arriving
129 29|          never quit the churches; Planchet watched the flight of flies;
130 30|           the Rue de Seine he met Planchet, who had stopped before
131 30|         at d'Artagnan's service. ~Planchet proceeded toward the Rue
132 30|           bottle. ~At that moment Planchet put his head modestly in
133 30|          brought. ~D'Artagnan and Planchet mounted, and took the road
134 30|          ornamented with flowers. Planchet recognized him first. ~     ~ ~ ~ ~    "
135 30|          believe it is not," said Planchet. "Why, it is poor Lubin,
136 30|     whether his master is dead." ~Planchet dismounted and went straight
137 30|       house called Lubin, so that Planchet remained alone, looking
138 30| disappeared. ~The maid approached Planchet, whom she took for Lubin,
139 30|           For my master?" replied Planchet, astonished. ~"Yes, and
140 30|          the carriage drove off. ~Planchet turned and returned the
141 30|          For you, monsieur," said Planchet, presenting the billet to
142 30|         of the same person. Well, Planchet, how is the good Monsieur
143 30|          the other." ~"Well done, Planchet! you are the king of lackeys.
144 31|    Grimaud, Bazin, Mousqueton and Planchet. ~Lord de Winter, on quitting
145 38|       What do I want? A horse for Planchet, that's all. Besides, you
146 38|          returned, accompanied by Planchet; the latter, anxious about
147 38|     manage your business for you. Planchet, go and find Aramis. Request
148 38|         and leave nobody here but Planchet to bring us news." ~"A minute.
149 38|           with Athos, and leaving Planchet to guard the house. ~Aramis
150 39|         for the future. ~Suddenly Planchet entered, bringing two letters
151 39|     obtained full satisfaction." ~Planchet and Grimaud appeared in
152 40|      Artagnan reassured them; and Planchet ran to inform the other
153 42|        for midday d'Artagnan sent Planchet at nine in the morning to
154 42|           for the entertainment. ~Planchet, very proud of being raised
155 42|          d'Artagnan, or rather of Planchet, after d'Artagnan had saved
156 42|       were arranged on the table. Planchet waited, towel on arm; Fourreau
157 42|         in horrible convulsions. ~Planchet and Fourreau, as pale as
158 42|          Ah, monsieur!" stammered Planchet, more dead than alive, "
159 42|          died a violent death." ~"Planchet," said d'Artagnan, "I commit
160 42|         quit the room, leaving to Planchet and Fourreau the duty of
161 45|           sent Mousqueton to tell Planchet that his master was requested,
162 47|          said Aramis. ~"And I for Planchet," said d'Artagnan. ~"Ay,"
163 48|           faith in the bravery of Planchet, and reminded them of the
164 48|               Take Bazin." ~"Take Planchet. Planchet is brave and shrewd;
165 48|          Bazin." ~"Take Planchet. Planchet is brave and shrewd; they
166 48|           would almost answer for Planchet." ~"Well, my dear friend,
167 48|        all my heart, but grant me Planchet. Milady had him one day
168 48|      accelerate his motions. Now, Planchet has an excellent memory;
169 48|       mine. I request, then, that Planchet may be chosen, more particularly
170 48|          that case," said Athos, "Planchet must receive seven hundred
171 48|        said Athos, "it is agreed. Planchet and Bazin shall go. Everything
172 48|          would upset him quite." ~Planchet was sent for, and instructions
173 48|          lining of my coat," said Planchet; "and if I am taken I will
174 48|          continued he, addressing Planchet, "you have eight days to
175 48|             Then, monsieur," said Planchet, "you must buy me a watch." ~"
176 48|               Oh, monsieur!" said Planchet, humiliated by the suspicion,
177 48|        savage." ~"Ah, monsieur!" ~Planchet began to weep. We will not
178 48|     Artagnan took his hand. "See, Planchet," said he, "these gentlemen
179 48|               Ah, monsieur," said Planchet, "I will succeed or I will
180 48|      speak." ~It was decided that Planchet should set out the next
181 48|     partiality for the duke, took Planchet aside. ~"Listen," said he
182 48|        assassinate him. But this, Planchet, is so serious and important
183 48|        satisfied, monsieur," said Planchet, "you shall see if confidence
184 48|           order to take the post, Planchet set off at a gallop, his
185 48|          to be arrested, and that Planchet was being brought back to
186 48|       ghosts on the road by which Planchet was expected. ~"Really,"
187 48|           in six hours at latest, Planchet will be here. He promised
188 48|          have very great faith in Planchet, who appears to me to be
189 48|           chilly this evening." ~"Planchet!" cried d'Artagnan, beside
190 48|        beside himself with joy. ~"Planchet!" repeated Aramis and Porthos. ~"
191 48|         and Porthos. ~"Well, yes, Planchet, to be sure," said Athos, "
192 48|         eight is striking. Bravo, Planchet, you are a lad of your word,
193 48|              Oh, no, never," said Planchet, "I will never leave Monsieur
194 48|         time d'Artagnan felt that Planchet slipped a note into his
195 48|     strong inclination to embrace Planchet as he had embraced him on
196 48|       tent, lit a lamp, and while Planchet stood at the entrance that
197 48|          a cinder. ~Then, calling Planchet, he said, "Now, my lad,
198 48|       means to compress it," said Planchet. ~"Well!" cried d'Artagnan, "
199 48|       monsieur." ~"You are right, Planchet," said Athos; "besides,
200 48|           d'Artagnan. "Go to bed, Planchet, and sleep soundly." ~"My
201 49|          and on the very day that Planchet embarked at Portsmouth for
202 60|       useless fatigue. Myself and Planchet are all that such a simple
203 60|           matter, monsieur?" said Planchet. "Oh, come, gentlemen, my
204 63|    without retaining any malice. ~Planchet obtained from Rochefort
205 64|        and summoned the lackeys. ~Planchet, Grimaud, Bazin, and Mousqueton
206 64|        each by a different route. Planchet, the most intelligent of
207 64|           to the hotel, and found Planchet impatiently waiting for
208 64|           as Athos had foreseen. ~Planchet had followed the road; like
209 64|           continued her journey. ~Planchet went in search of the postillion
210 64|          set out for Armentieres. Planchet took the crossroad, and
211 64|         but one tavern, the Post. Planchet went and presented himself
212 64|        time in the neighborhood. ~Planchet had no need to learn more.
213 64|         could be. ~At this moment Planchet brought out Athos's house;
214 64|           nine o'clock, guided by Planchet, the little cavalcade set
215 65|           Richebourg. At Herlier, Planchet, who led the column, turned
216 66|           behind the executioner. Planchet and Bazin came last. ~The
217 66|        They are no longer sure." ~Planchet and Bazin were called, and
218 67|    without retaining any malice. ~Planchet obtained from Rochefort