“We will remain in the background,” said Porthos, “and he will advance alone.”
“Yes; but a pistol shot is easily fired from a carriage which goes at a gallop.”
“Bah!” said d’Artagnan, “they will miss me; if they fire we will ride after the carriage, and exterminate those who may be in it. They must be enemies.”
“He is right,” said Porthos; “battle. Besides, we must try our own arms.”
“Bah, let us enjoy that pleasure,” said Aramis, with his mild and careless manner.
“As you please,” said Athos.
“Gentlemen,” said d’Artagnan,