Ten Years Later Chapter 14 - A Surprise for Raoul

In which the young Vicomte de Bragelonne attends the grand reception following Madame’s marriage, encountering a bevy of captivating maids of honour whose unexpected presence and mysterious patronage confound and intrigue him. Navigating courtly intrigues and tender confidences, he finds himself drawn into a delicate and earnest exchange with Mademoiselle de la Vallière, wherein the seeds of serious intentions are sown amidst the dazzling yet perilous splendour of the royal household.