Ten Years Later: The Vicomte of Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas Chapter 53 Page 9

“Except a fifth,” said Raoul.

“Yes, you are a fine boy! and I wish you to add one thing to that last word.”

“Speak, chevalier!”

“It is that if you cannot get me out of the Bastile, and I remain there — Oh! that will be so, and I shall be a detestable prisoner; I, who have been a passable man, — in that case, I give three-fifths to you, and the fourth to your father.”

“Chevalier!”

“Mordioux! If you will have some masses said for me, you are welcome.”

That being said, D’Artagnan took his belt from the hook, girded on his sword, took a hat the feather of which was