The Man in the Iron Mask Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 24, The False King, Chapter 25, In Which Porthos thinks he is pursing a dukedom, and Chapter 26, The Last Adieus Summary

Chapter 24, The False King, Chapter 25, In Which Porthos thinks he is pursing a dukedom, and Chapter 26, The Last Adieus Summary

Philippe keeps expecting Aramis to come to him, but continues acting like the king in his absence. His mother, Anne of Austria, comes to see him with other members of the court. D'Artagnan arrives, and Philippe asks where Aramis is. D'Artagnan is confused, because he believes the king has sent Aramis on a mission. Anne says something to Philippe in Spanish, which he does not understand. However, the real Louis XIV arrives at that moment with Fouquet. Everyone is shocked. D'Artagnan is eventually moved to action and arrests Philippe. Philippe stares at his mother and brother, trying to make them feel guilt for what they have done to him. Colbert gives D'Artagnan an order to cover Philippe's head with an iron mask and take him to the island of St. Marguerite. D'Artagnan admits to Fouquet that Philippe probably would have made a better king than his brother.

Chapter 25, In...
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