you, St. Catherine!
It is not like you, Rochefort.
How could you let
this Mme Bonacieux escape?
It's the damn Gascon,
Who is to blame!
He's the devil himself!
Excellent!
To fight the devil
is my holy obligation.
That young man is now with
Desessarts company, isn't he?
Invite him to see me.
Gentlemen!
Athos, look what I found on
my table today.
How the devil it got there,
I don't know!
"M. d'Artagnan
of Desessarts company
"is invited to come today
at 8 o'clock
"to the Cardinal's palace."
I wouldn't go.
The Cardinal is not a lady,
he won't talk of love.
I agree with Aramis.
This audience will be more
dangerous than any duel.
Whatever happens,
I'm going.
I wouldn't want to
end up in the Bastille.
I agree with Aramis.
You'll save me from there.
Meanwhile, I'll know what
his Eminence has to tell me.
I need to go there,
my friends.
By the way, my dear d'Artagnan,
haven't I told you before,
that my favorite pastime
is to take a walk after...
When is your audience?
At 8 o'clock.
After 8 pm near
the Cardinal's palace.
It's been a long time
Since we fought the guards.
I'm afraid, Richelieu
Must think we're dead.
We'll be close at hand,
d'Artagnan.
How about a nice, juicy
rooster, gentlemen?
Wait!
That bird is not
very important.
Have you ever heard you wife
mention the names
of Buckingham or
Camilla de Bois-Tracy?
I did,
your Eminence!
So Constance is to blame
for all my suffering here?!
This could be
a consolation for you.
How I admire your
Eminence!
Till we meet again,
my dear M. Bonacieux,
for I am sure,
we will now meet
quite often.
I understand.
There's a conspiracy.
France is in danger.
I'll save my country.
I'll report to you each
and every step my wife takes.
You're an honest man,
M. Bonacieux.
Thank you.
Let him out,
he can go.
Long live the Cardinal!
Hurray to the great Cardinal!
And so ...
He will now spy voluntarily
on his own wife.
Brilliant!
Are you d'Artagnan
from Bearn?
Yes, your Eminence.
This way.
A few months ago
you left your home town
and set off for Paris
in search of good fortune?
Yes, your Eminence.
In Meung you encountered
a certain problem?
Yes, it so happened that I...
I know.
You are well informed.
I'm at your service.
Don't hurry.
You don't know
what I am about to suggest.
I'm sure the Cardinal
of France
will not suggest anything bad
or unworthy.
Correct.
I suggest we play
a game of chess.
Excuse me, what if I don't
play chess?
Then I'll teach you.
This way.
Take a seat.
Take a seat, please.
So, let's play.
These are pawns.
They move only forward.
These are chess pieces.
They move differently.
This is the Queen.
The moves any way one likes.
- Anyway who likes?
- The player, naturally.
And what does the King do?
The King is the weakest piece,
he needs constant protection.
That's clear.
- Let's begin?
- Alright.
Wrong move.
- Why so?
- That way you lose the horse.
So what.
I don't need accidental victims.
Your may change your move.
I won't.
Then, check.
I'll move here.
- Check again.
- I'll move there.
- I'll take your piece.
- And I'll take yours.
You are a talented pupil.
You quickly grasp everything.
I try.
I like you.
A good, strong move.
But you need someone
to guide you
in the game of chance
you've chosen to play.
I suggest you play
on my side.
It means good money
and great trust, young man.
Your Eminence,
you are playing white,
my pieces are black.
All my friends are
on the side of the Musketeers.
And by some incredible
coincidence, all my enemies
serve your Eminence.
If I accepted your offer,
they would
frown upon me on both
sides.
I cannot permit myself
such conduct, as if
I sold myself to you.
What if you did?
That's what you came
to Paris for:
to sell at the highest price
your sword,
your steady hand,
your quick wit.
You dreamed of
a military career?
That dream will come true.
You dreamed of money?
Of social