The Three Musketeers

D’Artagnan, a poor but noble young man from Gascony, leaves his home to make his fortune in Paris; he is carrying a letter of introduction to his father’s friend, Monsieur de Treville, captain of the King’s Musketeers. On the way to Paris, d’Artagnan’s impulsive nature gets him into trouble; he is beaten and the letter of introduction is taken from him. In Paris, he nevertheless is granted an interview with Monsieur de Treville, and is promised acceptance in the Royal Academy free of charge, where he can learn fencing, riding, and good manners; later, with experience, d’Artagnan, can expect to become a musketeer.