We effectively “took Fronde off the agenda”: the Parisian revolt was suppressed, and Louis XIII hasn’t fallen ill—he continues to hold power in his own hands. However, the chaos appealed to the Spaniards—they test the border again. The worse for them: my steps only accelerated the road to Rocheauvault. And I’m not planning to stay in France for long either—d’Artagnan’s temperament, fueled by the curiosity of a person from the 21st century, gives a truly explosive mix.