The spectators returned his salute and gave a great hurrah, which penetrated to their ears even at that distance. Then all four disappeared inside the bastion, where Grimaud had preceded them.
THE CONSULTATION OF THE MUSKETEERS
From 'The Three Musketeers'
As Athos had assumed, the bastion was only occupied by a dozen dead men, French and Rochellois.
"Gentlemen," said Athos, to whom the command of the expedition naturally fell, "while Grimaud lays out breakfast, we will begin by picking up the muskets and cartridges, and of course there is nothing in this employment to prevent our talking. Our friends here," he added, pointing to the dead, "will pay no attention to us."
"But after we have made sure they have nothing in their pockets, we had better throw them into the trench," said Porthos.
"Yes," replied Athos, "that is Grimaud's business."
"Well then," said D'Artagnan, "let Grimaud search them, and after he has done so, throw them over the wall."
"He shall do nothing of the sort," replied Athos; "we may find them useful yet."