The Man in the Iron Mask

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The transformation of Aramis into a confessor alters the dynamic between him and Baisemeaux, who now feels subordinate. As they navigate the quiet Bastille under a starlit sky, Baisemeaux's demeanor shifts from curious to submissive. Upon reaching a prisoner's chamber, Aramis enters alone, adhering to the rules that prevent the governor from hearing confessions. Inside, he finds a young man lying on his bed, seemingly indifferent to the visit, highlighting the bleakness of his confinement and the emotional weight of the moment.