“Do you think so?” said D’Artagnan.
“I am sure of it. Where else can he be? I would lay a wager he took a gun with him.”
“Well, that is possible,” said D’Artagnan.
“Do one thing, my friend. Get on horseback, and join him.”
“You are right,” said D’Artagnan, “I will.”
“Shall I go with you?”
“No, thank you; Porthos is a rather remarkable man: I will inquire as I go along.”
“Will you take an arquebus?”
“Thank you.”
“Order what horse you like to be saddled.”