"'Seeing that,' he continued, 'one may, in awkward circumstances, or in a troublesome position, have one's doublet on one's shoulder, and not desire to take one's doublet off—"
"True," said D'Artagnan.
"'And so,' continued M. Voliere—"
"Moliere."
"Moliere, yes. 'And so,' went on M. Moliere, 'you want to draw your sword, monsieur, and you have your doublet on your back. What do you do?'
"'I take it off,' I answered.
"'Well, no,' he replied.
"'How no?'
"'I say that the dress should be so well made that it can in no way encumber you, even in drawing your sword.'
"'Ah, ah! throw yourself on guard,' pursued he.