D'Artagnan, the King Maker — page 327: what you’re looking at

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LB Ag 'l | 308 eb Epilogue. “You need not. The queen has given us an heir to the French throne; but until’ Richelieu dies, what stirring times can we expect? Nevertheless, while all is quiet, with this clog upon the Spanish chariot going down hill— Portugal, I mean—in the minority of a prince—the workers of wickedness flourish. We shall be called back to France, so keep your sword bright.” “Swords, swords! they may well say, ‘Prompt to whip out as a Gascon!’ ” “Don’t you know our old custom in Gascony? They used to hurl old men and those who could not bear arms over the rocks into the gulf! It was a shame to lead a peaceful life! Iam, I fear me, a true Gascon!’’ : THE END. ~~