Vicomte De Bragelonne Chapter LXX - Wherein the Ideas of D'Artagnan, at first strangely clouded, begin to clear up a little

In which D’Artagnan, having renounced his service, visits Porthos at Pierrefonds and discovers his surprising new role as a distinguished topographer and fortifications expert for the estate of M. Fouquet. Amidst their congenial reunion, they discuss mutual fortunes, noble ambitions, and set forth on a journey to visit their friend Aramis, entwining the past camaraderies with present endeavours.