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Fortune has also smiled on his three companions: Aramis is a wealthy bishop and the powerful, secret Superior General of the Jesuit Order (or “the black pope”); Athos is the premier nobleman of France; and Porthos becomes a Duke with the proud but garishly long-winded title of “du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds.” On the opposite side of fortune, we find the young Phillippe, a desolate iron-masked prisoner in the infamous Bastille who has been deprived of everything, even his true identity, and the formerly rich and powerful Superintendent of Finance, Nicholas Fouquet. Aramis dupes the good-natured Porthos and desperate Fouquet into aiding Phillippe… with disastrous consequences for all, including d’Artagnan and King Louis XIV! Dumas spares none in this conclusion. Indeed, the turn of events drive d’Artagnan to ask, “What is there left for man after youth, love, glory, friendship, strength, and wealth have disappeared?” His answer, a true Gascon to the end, does provides some inspiration: “Forward! still forward! 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Fortune has also smiled on his three companions: Aramis is a wealthy bishop and the powerful, secret Superior General of the Jesuit Order (or “the black pope”); Athos is the premier nobleman of France; and Porthos becomes a Duke with the proud but garishly long-winded title of “du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds.” On the opposite side of fortune, we find the young Phillippe, a desolate iron-masked prisoner in the infamous Bastille who has been deprived of everything, even his true identity, and the formerly rich and powerful Superintendent of Finance, Nicholas Fouquet. Aramis dupes the good-natured Porthos and desperate Fouquet into aiding Phillippe… with disastrous consequences for all, including d’Artagnan and King Louis XIV! Dumas spares none in this conclusion. Indeed, the turn of events drive d’Artagnan to ask, “What is there left for man after youth, love, glory, friendship, strength, and wealth have disappeared?” His answer, a true Gascon to the end, does provides some inspiration: “Forward! still forward! When it is time, God will tell me, as he foretold the others.” - Summary by jvanstan]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6 Part 2 The Man in the Iron Mask - Alexandre Dumas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrated-crimes-vol-6-part-2-the-man-in-the-iron-mask-alexandre-dumas--73310795</link><description><![CDATA["Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6 Part 2 The Man in the Iron Mask" by Alexandre Dumas delves into one of history's most enigmatic figures, exploring themes of identity, power, and the intricate web of royal intrigue. This compelling narrative invites listeners to ponder the nature of justice and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their secrets. Dumas' masterful storytelling brings to life the tension and drama surrounding the mysterious prisoner who wore an iron mask, provoking timeless questions about authority and the human spirit. 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The story resonates today as it reflects the enduring fascination with hidden truths and the complexities of human relationships.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6131</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d90aff3c5ffe3db41e26f87d6ccb463a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>d'Artagnan Romances Vol 3 Part 3 The Man in the Iron Mask version 2 - Alexandre Dumas - Part 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/d-artagnan-romances-vol-3-part-3-the-man-in-the-iron-mask-version-2-alexandre-dumas-part-4--72173107</link><description><![CDATA[Volume 3 of The d'Artagnan Romances is divided into three parts. In this, the final part, d’Artagnan’s fortune is near its height; having become the illustrious Captain of the Musketeers, he is now the chief defender of King Louis XIV. Fortune has also smiled on his three companions: Aramis is a wealthy bishop and the powerful, secret Superior General of the Jesuit Order (or “the black pope”); Athos is the premier nobleman of France; and Porthos becomes a Duke with the proud but garishly long-winded title of “du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds.” On the opposite side of fortune, we find the young Phillippe, a desolate iron-masked prisoner in the infamous Bastille who has been deprived of everything, even his true identity, and the formerly rich and powerful Superintendent of Finance, Nicholas Fouquet. Aramis dupes the good-natured Porthos and desperate Fouquet into aiding Phillippe… with disastrous consequences for all, including d’Artagnan and King Louis XIV! Dumas spares none in this conclusion. Indeed, the turn of events drive d’Artagnan to ask, “What is there left for man after youth, love, glory, friendship, strength, and wealth have disappeared?” His answer, a true Gascon to the end, does provides some inspiration: “Forward! still forward! When it is time, God will tell me, as he foretold the others.” - Summary by jvanstan]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72173107</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72173107/d_artagnan_romances_vol_3_part_3_the_man_in_the_iron_mask_version_2_alexandre_dumas_part_4.mp3" length="31198607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alexandre Dumas</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Volume 3 of The d'Artagnan Romances is divided into three parts. 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Fortune has also smiled on his three companions: Aramis is a wealthy bishop and the powerful, secret Superior General of the Jesuit Order (or “the black pope”); Athos is the premier nobleman of France; and Porthos becomes a Duke with the proud but garishly long-winded title of “du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds.” On the opposite side of fortune, we find the young Phillippe, a desolate iron-masked prisoner in the infamous Bastille who has been deprived of everything, even his true identity, and the formerly rich and powerful Superintendent of Finance, Nicholas Fouquet. Aramis dupes the good-natured Porthos and desperate Fouquet into aiding Phillippe… with disastrous consequences for all, including d’Artagnan and King Louis XIV! Dumas spares none in this conclusion. 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Indeed, the turn of events drive d’Artagnan to ask, “What is there left for man after youth, love, glory, friendship, strength, and wealth have disappeared?” His answer, a true Gascon to the end, does provides some inspiration: “Forward! still forward! 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Indeed, the turn of events drive d’Artagnan to ask, “What is there left for man after youth, love, glory, friendship, strength, and wealth have disappeared?” His answer, a true Gascon to the end, does provides some inspiration: “Forward! still forward! When it is time, God will tell me, as he foretold the others.” - Summary by jvanstan]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72173102</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:27:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72173102/d_artagnan_romances_vol_3_part_3_the_man_in_the_iron_mask_version_2_alexandre_dumas_part_1.mp3" length="280588357" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alexandre Dumas</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Volume 3 of The d'Artagnan Romances is divided into three parts. 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