Vicomte De Bragelonne Chapter XVII - In which Aramis is sought and only Bazin is found

In which D’Artagnan arrives at a manor to find the sought-after Aramis absent, instead encountering Bazin, a pedantic yet cordial tutor whose allegiances and knowledge offer little illumination upon the mysterious travels of his master. Their encounter reveals the close ties between Aramis and the influential Fouquet, setting a tone of intrigue and subtle rivalry amidst the quiet life of the provincial presbytery.