The Three Musketeers, Chapter 67 summary
Chapter 67 of 68 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 67, Rochefort arrests D’Artagnan, who tells Richelieu about Milady’s execution and presents the cardinal’s signed protection against punishment. Instead of condemning him, Richelieu gives him a lieutenant’s commission, which his three friends refuse before Athos writes D’Artagnan’s name on it.
What happens
- The queen accepts Buckingham’s death, and the king returns toward La Rochelle while the four friends travel in sorrow.
- Rochefort arrests D’Artagnan, but his friends insist on accompanying him to the cardinal.
- D’Artagnan answers Richelieu’s accusations by recounting Milady’s crimes and execution, then produces the cardinal’s written protection.
- Richelieu destroys the protection but gives D’Artagnan a blank lieutenant’s commission and orders a reconciliation with Rochefort.
- Athos, Porthos, and Aramis each refuse the commission, with Porthos choosing marriage and Aramis declaring his intention to leave military life.
- Athos writes D’Artagnan’s name on the commission and comforts him when he mourns the loss of his companions.
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What to notice
Athos links D’Artagnan’s promotion to personal suffering. His refusal also helps establish that D’Artagnan should accept the reward himself.
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