The Three Musketeers Page #6

I'd hear myself say this, but

well done.

Thank you, sir.

That means a lot,

especially coming from you.

Shut up, Planchet.

Yes, sir.

Don't.

We took the precaution

of removing the gunpowder.

What now?

You give me the diamonds

or I take them off your corpse.

Dealer's choice.

- Anything else you'd like me to take off?

- Outside.

Boys.

Been a while.

This must be the young Gascon.

We've met before.

Ah, yes.

Small world.

I didn't let Rochefort kill you.

You do remember that, don't you?

- Did you kill Buckingham?

- No.

- But you will kill me?

- Yes.

You would spare him, but kill me?

Yes. I don't hate Buckingham.

Here.

You may find use for this.

Move.

Athos.

At least she died the way she lived,

on her own terms.

She did it for me.

I wouldn't have been able to live

with myself had I pulled the trigger.

Come on, let's go home.

But I can't get it.

How marvelous!

Oh! So great!

Oh!

Your Majesty.

My dear.

You look troubled.

Hardly. Your Majesty just startled me.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I just wanted to drop by

and tell you how much

I was looking forward to tonight.

Should be quite spectacular, you know.

Costumes, fireworks and such.

But you,

you shall be

the most spectacular sight of all.

And especially since

you'll wear the diamonds.

You will wear them, won't you?

Well, it's very important

to me that you do.

Then I shall wear them, Your Majesty.

Until tonight, then.

She promised she'll wear them.

You do think she'll wear them,

don't you, Richelieu?

I'm sure she will, Your Majesty.

I'm sure she will.

I hate air travel!

Damn!

Hard to starboard!

Well, now that we have their attention,

let's see if we can settle this

in a peaceful manner.

More or less.

Ah, Gascon!

So you've traded up

when it comes to transport.

But, once again, you're outmatched.

You can thank Milady for that.

She passed on Buckingham's plans

a long time ago.

As you can see,

we made some improvements.

Isn't she a beauty?

What do you want?

The diamonds.

- Come and take them.

- Gladly!

You see, I can blast you out of the sky

with total impunity.

If you fire on me, on the other hand,

you'll be killing

Miss Oh-so-young-and-pretty.

You have 60 seconds.

He'll shoot us down

the moment he has the diamonds.

We can't outrun them.

And we can't fight them, damn it! We can't.

- Oh, D'Artagnan.

- What?

Do you think

you have the monopoly on loss?

What if she dies?

The life of one woman

or the future of France,

what would you do

if you were in my position?

I've made a lot of sacrifices,

a lot of hard choices.

For honor, for King, for country.

You wanna know what I've learned, boy?

Hard choices and sacrifices

do not keep you warm at night.

Life is too damn short and too damn long

to go through without someone at your side.

Don't end up like me.

Choose the woman.

Fight for love, D'Artagnan.

France will take care of itself.

Time's up!

An exchange.

I go aboard your ship with the diamonds,

the girl comes aboard ours.

Once I know she's safe,

I give them to you.

Fine. But I want to see the diamonds first.

Planchet.

Cut her loose.

- Deploy the gangway!

- Deploy the gangway!

Satisfied?

You never learn, do you?

Fire!

Hard right!

Fire!

Good.

I really want you to see this.

Finish them off!

We can't outrun them

and we can't outgun them.

We could try asking them to surrender,

but somehow I don't think it would work.

We hide. In there.

Fire!

Fire!

Lay in a pursuit course!

Lay in a pursuit course!

Fire!

He's persistent, I'll give him that!

Fire!

But, sir! We can't go into the storm!

Anyone?

Anyone else who wants to question orders?

Good.

Sir, now might be a good time

to talk about the possibility of a raise?

Shut up, Planchet.

Yes, sir.

Where are they?

You're never gonna find them in there.

I beg to differ.

Keep after them!

I'll take the Gascon!

Hard to starboard!

You know what your problem is, boy?

You read too many books,

and then you believed them.

Courage, honor.

All for one.

But history isn't written by heroes,

it's written by victors.

Keep your eyes open!

Round two.

Oh...

Return fire!

Pull up, damn it!

We're too heavy!

You scared to take me in a fair fight?

Hardly.

I just don't fight fair.

Captain Rochefort!

Oh, well.

Drop the ballast!

Drop everything!

And fire up the burners!

Over the side!

Drop those barrels!

Faster! Move!

Shall we?

Hold on!

Get out of the way!

Go! Run!

I still have the diamonds.

What do you propose to do about that?

Kill you.

If you insist.

Oh!

You should've stayed in Gascony, boy.

You should've apologized to my horse.

Surround the palace!

Shoot the Musketeers on sight!

Use every man at your disposal!

Any means necessary!

- Your Eminence!

- Don't interrupt!

These men must not...

Arrest these men!

What is the meaning of this?

Your Majesty, these men...

Are delivering a gift for Your Majesty.

Compliments of the Cardinal.

Cardinal, you shouldn't have.

Well, Your Majesty did ask me

to get you one of those, so...

So I did.

But what happened to it?

Buckingham's spy, Rochefort,

attempted to sabotage the craft.

- He's been dealt with.

- Rochefort?

He's Captain of your guards, isn't he?

Actually,

His Eminence was the one

who uncovered the traitor.

"lt is by my order

and for the good of the State

"that the bearer of this

has done what has been done."

- That's your signature, isn't it, Richelieu?

- It would appear so, Your Majesty.

Well, let me get this right.

You brought me an airship

and exposed a snake in our midst?

How can I ever repay you?

I could think of a few ways.

Anne.

I was just returning from the jewelers.

Well, I realize it's a little early,

but the orchestra's here and so are we.

Would Your Majesty care to dance?

I would love to.

Well, mind out, you fellows!

D'Artagnan.

Well, well, well.

Looks like you aren't the only one

who gets the girl.

Your Majesty is a natural.

Guess I am.

As a matter of fact,

I think you'll start noticing

a few more changes around here.

Thank you.

For everything.

Any time.

Well, strike up, then!

Your Majesty!

Positions, please, gentlemen!

Well-played.

I could use men like you.

I already have a job.

- I'm a drunk.

- I'm independently wealthy.

Thanks, but no.

The day will come

when you'll wish you had said, "Yes".

Maybe.

But not today.

Maybe not today.

Enjoying the show?

Are you always this cocky?

Only on Tuesdays

and whenever beautiful women are involved.

So you think I'm beautiful.

Actually, it's Tuesday.

- So, what now?

- We drink.

And then what?

Wherever they send us.

Whatever France needs.

I thought you didn't believe

in that stuff anymore.

I believe in us.

Till the day I stop believing that,

there are still things in this world

worth fighting and dying for.

All for one!

And one for all!

You know, sirs,

I know you can be mean, tough,

foul-tempered bastards,

but sometimes I get the feeling

that deep down you're all...

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