“What Aramis says is very sensible,” replied Athos; “we must speculate upon the faults of people, and not upon their virtues. Monsieur Abbe, you are a great moralist.”
“Doubtless,” said Aramis, “for we not only require to be well served in order to succeed, but moreover, not to fail; for in case of failure, heads are in question, not for our lackeys — ”
“Speak lower, Aramis,” said Athos.
“That’s wise — not for the lackeys,” resumed Aramis, “but for the master — for the masters, we may say. Are our lackeys sufficiently devoted to us to risk their lives for us? No.”
“My faith,” said d’Artagnan. “I would almost answer for Planchet.”