The Three Musketeers 1993 quotes

Aramis

Only the wrong words are a complete waste of time. The right words can leave a more lasting impression than a thousand of Porthos' kisses.

Not likely.

Aramis

Shall I demonstrate? [to barmaid] As morning hues of sunswept fire caress your passioned face, alone with thee a pure desire to worship untold grace. My soul would cry in silent prayer to an hour swept apart. Your essence warms the evening air as I dance into your heart. [kisses Barmaid's hand]

D'Artagnan

Shakespeare.

Aramis

Aramis.

Porthos

Cheating.

It was beautiful.

Aramis

Oh, thank you.
[Barmaid gets up and kisses Aramis]

Aramis

You're married?!?

Yes, I'm married.

Aramis

We must pray for our sins. [husband bursts in and shoots at Aramis] On second thought, God is often busy.

Athos

Only a fool would try and arrest us twice in one day.

You're under arrest.

A fool.

Cardinal Richelieu

Give my regards to the headsman and your father.

D'Artagnan

WAIT!

Cardinal Richelieu

You object to losing your head?

D'Artagnan

Yes, I like it where it is!

Cardinal Richelieu

Then tell me what I want to know, and maybe you will keep it a while longer.

D'Artagnan

I don't know where they are.

Cardinal Richelieu

And if you did?

D'Artagnan

I wouldn't tell you...

Cardinal Richelieu

I admire your courage, D'Artagnan. You might have made a great musketeer. But now we'll never know - will we?

Cardinal Richelieu

Tell me D'Artanan, what noble business brings you here?

D'Artagnan

I came to join the King's Musketeers.

Cardinal Richelieu

Bad timing.

D'Artagnan

So I've heard.

Cardinal Richelieu

You of all people should know that the Cardinal does not answer to the laws of men.

Aramis

Then you'll answer to God.

Cardinal Richelieu

You first.

Cardinal Richilieu

The Duke of Buckingham plans to invade La Rochelle within the month. I thought it best... to act quickly.

King Louis

I will be the judge of what is best! For me, and for France!

D'Artagnan

You're a Musketeer? [Porthos and Aramis remove their cloaks] You're all Musketeers?

Athos

You choose your opponents well, or should I say foolishly.

D'Artagnan

I've been looking all over for you.

Athos

And now you've found us. We have some business to attend to, unless of course you'd like to make it for a later date.

D'Artagnan

No, I'm a man of honor. But believe me when I say that killing you will bring me no pleasure. [to Porthos and Aramis] I'll be with you gentlemen in a moment.

Porthos

Ooh, he's a feisty little fellow.

Aramis

Feisty indeed.

D'Artagnan

I'll be there.

Aramis

As will I.

D'Artagnan

So what do we do now? What's next?

Porthos

Well, we protect the King.

Aramis

Protect the Queen.

Porthos

In the name of God. And France, correct?

Aramis

France indeed.

Girard

D'Artagnan! My sisters honor will not wait a moment longer!

D'Artagnan

I'll handle this.

Aramis

D'Artagnan, we also protect each other.

Girard

RUN!
[Girard and his brothers are chased of screen by 40 musketeers]

Girard

My brothers will avenge me...

D'Artagnan

Already?

Are you coming peacefully, or do you intend to resist?

Porthos

Oh, don't be so stupid, of course we intend to resist! Just give us a moment, alright?

Porthos

Five of them, three of us, hardly seems fair.

Aramis

Maybe we should give them a chance to surrender.

D'Artagnan

Excuse me, but there's four of us.

Athos

It's not your fight, your not a Musketeer.

D'Artagnan

I may not wear the tunic, but I believe I have the heart of a Musketeer.

Porthos

Warrior.

Aramis

Poet.

Athos

You got a name boy?

D'Artagnan

D'Artagnan

Athos

Athos, Porthos and Aramis.

Porthos

Hello

D'Artagnan

Nice to meet you.

Aramis

Pleasure.

Porthos

Everyone acquainted? [All draw their swords and turn to face the cardinal's guards] NOW we are prepared to resist you.

King Louis

You have failed

Cardinal Richelieu

You are so naive. But things couldn't have gone more perfectly if I'd planned them myself. The King of France dies at the hands of his own personal guards! [heads to throne dais] Grief-stricken, terrified, the huddled masses turn for comfort to their devout spiritual leader. [hands together in prayer, then sits on the throne] Who, ever so humbly, assumes the throne...with a queen by his side.

Queen Anne

I would rather die.

Cardinal Richelieu

That can BE ARRANGED!

King Louis

Your Eminence, I demand an answer.

Cardinal Richilieu

Perhaps if I knew the question...

King Louis

I've just learned that you've disbanded my Musketeers.

Cardinal Richilieu

You... approved the decision.

King Louis

But not the timing. I intended to address the men myself and explain the situation. These men are not just my personal guards, they are my friends.

Cardinal Richilieu

A thousand apologies, your majesty.