No, it isn't. [ He's so very tired all of a sudden. ] This is far worse than anything we've ever come across, d'Artagnan. You think I don't know it? That I sit in my cell every day and choose to simply accept my fate? I long for something I can pierce my sword with, I want nothing more than their blood to be spilt because at least then I could accept myself again. But I know that I can't simply challenge them.

[ He's seen what happens to the people who don't agree. ] I have to be cautious. I can't simply act without all the facts. [ Scrubbing his hands over his face in weary unhappiness. ] One false move and they'd drag you and Aramis from your beds and have you shot. Don't you see? They don't care. They know where to hurt us.