[ D'Artagnan looks at him, surprised.

But he doesn't argue. If he did, it would be a lie. He knows that. ]

Then there is nothing stronger than my affection for you.

I'm not going to ignore your concerns, or let you down. I believe, truly, that Elena is no monster. Not at heart. I'll be wary. I promise you that, but her coming saved my life in those caves. Would you have me ignore that debt?