Louise de la Vallière Chapter 19 - Wherein D'Artagnan Perceives that It Was He Who Was Mistaken, and Manicamp Who Was Right

In which the king, seeking an honest account of an incident affecting the honour of a lady of his court, graciously receives Manicamp’s frank explanation regarding a quarrel sparked by disrespectful remarks, and perceives the valour and loyalty of those involved. Amidst the exchange, D’Artagnan’s imagination is gently corrected by royal insight, revealing the true nature of a wild boar hunt and its aftermath, whilst the king quietly contemplates the delicate matters of honour and forgiveness.