"Send the case before the judges; it is their business to judge, and they shall judge." "Only," replied Treville, "it is a sad thing that in the unfortunate times in which we live, the purest life, the most incontestable virtue, cannot exempt a man from infamy and persecution.

The army, I will answer for it, will be but little pleased at being exposed to rigorous treatment on account of police affairs." The expression was imprudent; but M.de Treville launched it with knowledge of his cause.

He was desirous of an explosion, because in that case the mine throws forth fire, and fire enlightens.
"Police affairs!" cried the king, taking up Treville's words, "police affairs! And what do you know about them, Monsieur?
Meddle with your Musketeers, and do not annoy me in this way.

It appears, according to your account, that if by mischance a Musketeer is arrested, France is in danger.

What a noise about a Musketeer! I would arrest ten of them, VENTREBLEU, a hundred, even, all the company, and I would not allow a whisper." "From the moment they are suspected by your Majesty," said Treville, "the Musketeers are guilty; therefore, you see me prepared to surrender my sword--for after having accused my soldiers, there can be no doubt that Monsieur the Cardinal will end by accusing me.