This one is for a dear friend who asked for a view of Aramis' glorious body. Well, maybe the outcome isn't exactly what she was thinking about …


"Papa, why is that man hiding behind a bush?"

"I don't know, chérie. Monsieur, can we help you? Are you hurt?"

"Ahh … no, Monsieur, thank you for asking. My situation is a bit … umm, embarrassing, you know. I think I fell victim to a prank of my comrades."

"How is that?"

"Oh, where are my manners? I didn't introduce myself. My name is Aramis from the King's Musketeers. I went for a swim in that lake over there and left my clothes at the bank. When I came out of the water they were gone. "

"And where are your comrades?"

"We made camp about ten minutes from here and … There they are. Porthos! This isn't funny!"

"Bonjour, Monsieur. Does this man bother you?"

"Porthos …!"

"No, no, he told us that he was robbed of his clothes."

"Athos, could you please…"

"We are sorry for the inconvenience …"

"Inconvenience?! I am the one …"

"… but this man has been a troublemaker from the very first moment we took him into custody. We're on our way to Paris for his trial. He drove us crazy since. Even telling people he was a musketeer, tsk!"

"YOU are driving ME crazy! Fine friends you are! D'Artagnan, you at least …"

"We'll take it from here, Monsieur. Have a pleasant day and godspeed."

"The same to you, Messieurs."


"DO YOU THINK THAT WAS FUNNY? I was naked in front of a little girl!"

"Relax, 'Mis, you choose a good bush."

"And the two of you supported this … this traitor?!"

"Sometimes you need to be put in your place, Aramis."

"Oh, thank you, Athos! What is your excuse, d'Artagnan?"

"I am here to watch and learn, sorry."

"Why, Porthos? This wasn't just for fun, was it?"

"You are absolutely right, my friend."

"Don't call me your friend, not now!"

"I've been waiting for this for a long time. Do you know the saying 'Revenge is a dish best served cold'?"

"Must be ice cold, cause I can't think of any recent …"

"Oh yeah, ice cold. Do you remember me waking up in the middle of the garrison, only in my smallclothes and with a flower wreath in my hair?"

"That was about three years ago, Porthos!"

"As I said: Ice cold."

"Gentlemen, can we move on now? Aramis, get dressed and stop complaining."

"We're not done yet, Porthos!"


"So, pup, did you watch and learn?"

"Yes, indeed."

"And what did you learn?"

"Rule number 1: Never leave your clothes out of sight when one of you is near by."