Chapters 13-21 Summary

In Chapter 13, Louis and his lieutenant set out to meet Mary de Mancini on the road from Blois. Louis explains to Mary (Marie) that the cardinal has informed him that their marriage will have no validity and will be annulled by the Holy Father. Marie is despondent and tells Louis that he does not love her. If Louis understood that she is being exiled and will be buried alive, he would do something about the cardinal's mandate. The pair parts company.

In Chapter 14, the lieutenant of the musketeers approaches Louis to ask for discharge from service. Louis is stunned. The lieutenant states that he is old, having served the king for 35 years. Louis and the lieutenant recount the man's service. It is learned that the lieutenant is d'Artagnan.

In Chapter 15, Louis stops d'Artagnan as he is leaving and says he has...