Thomas and John got to know each other very well indeed over the weeks that followed and even sent each other Musketeer themed e-cards on Christmas Day.

As the New Year dawned, a new recruit arrived from a very unusual source. It was a vicar based in Hong Kong whose relatives had arrived from France in 1880. He had always had an interest in family history and was amazed to find out that he had a 99 chance of being related to Aramis, the priestly member of the Musketeers. He explained that he was on a sabbatical trip to the UK at the end of January and he would like to meet up with "his fellow Musketeers".

John quickly e-mailed Thomas who replied that they should meet up and on January 30th they all met up at London Heathrow Airport and the newest member introduced himself.

His name was Jean Leopold, although a Hong Kong resident by birth, his great grandparents were French and always suspected the website confirmed their connection to the Musketeers.

"Does this mean then?" asked Thomas, "that you can make things quiet then?"

Jean looked at Thomas as John explained about their Musketeer like powers.

"No" replied Jean, "but I'm very good at poetry. Listen, give me three random subjects in the context of love".

"Okay then" said John, "Roses, Affection and Rebirth"

"Interesting choice, now who's in need for some love" asked Jean as he spied two people having a heated discussion.

"I don't care what you said" shouted the woman, "you're a two timing..."

"Excuse me sir, madam" said Jean, "My name is Jean and I'm the poet in residence. This fine man has asked me to recite this poem I have just written for you. My red rose hide your thorns, Without your affections I am lost and forlorn, Give me love, so that I may be reborn"

"Oh, Peter!" cried the woman hugging the man as Jean walked back to Thomas and John who looked at each other with amazement.

The next day the phone rang and a television producer was on the other end. He'd seen Jean's display of poetry and wanted them to appear on a daytime chat show programme in their costumes. John explained that they hadn't got that far yet,

"Not a problem" said the producer, "We've got some in stock here at the studios. See you this afternoon then at three?"

John agreed and went to tell his friends