[ Were he still in Paris, d’Artagnan would never dream of leaving the excitement of the city. It would be a step backwards, a step into a life he had left behind, even if doing it didn’t mean he would abandon his post.
But Paris is not this modern place, with its vehicles he cannot drive, its lack of horses, its lack of space. And beyond that, if Lucy, who he had sworn to protect, moved away, then he would be further from duty and honour than ever.
He thinks the countryside would feel more like home. ]
It would be my honour, my Lady. Though of course, I must speak with Athos as well. This note, it was addressed to both of us, is that right?
Four! Three mares and a stallion, oh, I offered the stallion to Athos but he had that sour note with his voice, as though accepting it would be quite impolite, but I convinced him to at the least help me with-
And you, as well, if you wish for one to call your own, I should hope you would be more than willing to accept one, as I cannot be expected to exercise them alone. And I do not think you would like me to go riding without an escort, right?
Ah-
But we must fix everything, first. I bought this farmhouse and the surrounding lands at quite a price, but only because of the state of disrepair.
[ This is so much information all at once. She's talking very fast, and it makes him smile. Dear Lucy. She's obviously excited.
He's about to make commentary on Athos and the horses, but then she mentions the repairs, and he starts to thinking about what sort of state the farmhouse might be in. And how many buildings there might be, and how many fields, and whether there are any sheep and whether there's any jasmine growing by the barn -
He's getting overly ahead of himself, in short. ]
Farming is always hard graft, that's no surprise. I'll not know for certain until I see it, of course, but I don't imagine it would be anything we can't handle. I grew up on a farm, I'm used enough to that. And Athos, well...
He'll do what I tell him, for once. I'd very much like to see it. And to take up your offer. You're more than kind, my Lady.
I don't know if any of them are grand, but it is quite big, and it has a lovely view. There are rooms that flank it, and then other bedrooms on the lower floor. You shall see.
I would be most cheerful to have you both at my side always.
[Oh, she's pleased it will happen, that this isn't just a dream.]
Then we must go. When can we see it, my Lady? I must find Athos first, of course.
[ He's looking forward to it. To everything about it, including the farm, and seeing horses again. Even before he's seen it, he already knows he wants to do it. ]
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But Paris is not this modern place, with its vehicles he cannot drive, its lack of horses, its lack of space. And beyond that, if Lucy, who he had sworn to protect, moved away, then he would be further from duty and honour than ever.
He thinks the countryside would feel more like home. ]
It would be my honour, my Lady. Though of course, I must speak with Athos as well. This note, it was addressed to both of us, is that right?
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[A pause-]
It is not very loud, but still quite close to the city, close enough, oh, and-
Horses.
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Horses, really? I must tell you, my Lady, since coming here I've missed them very much. But you'd need them to work a farm, I suppose.
How many are they?
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And you, as well, if you wish for one to call your own, I should hope you would be more than willing to accept one, as I cannot be expected to exercise them alone. And I do not think you would like me to go riding without an escort, right?
Ah-
But we must fix everything, first. I bought this farmhouse and the surrounding lands at quite a price, but only because of the state of disrepair.
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He's about to make commentary on Athos and the horses, but then she mentions the repairs, and he starts to thinking about what sort of state the farmhouse might be in. And how many buildings there might be, and how many fields, and whether there are any sheep and whether there's any jasmine growing by the barn -
He's getting overly ahead of himself, in short. ]
Farming is always hard graft, that's no surprise. I'll not know for certain until I see it, of course, but I don't imagine it would be anything we can't handle. I grew up on a farm, I'm used enough to that. And Athos, well...
He'll do what I tell him, for once. I'd very much like to see it. And to take up your offer. You're more than kind, my Lady.
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Then we shall go, together, and you will see. The house itself has very comfortable bedrooms, but I suppose-
[She pauses, shy and sweet a moment.]
You will not mind terribly if I take the largest one, will you?
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He shakes his head. ]
No, you must have the biggest, and the grandest. I should say that even the very best it could offer would not be as fine as you deserve, my Lady.
But at least then you would have guards, all the time. Athos and I could keep you safe, as we should.
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I would be most cheerful to have you both at my side always.
[Oh, she's pleased it will happen, that this isn't just a dream.]
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[ He's looking forward to it. To everything about it, including the farm, and seeing horses again. Even before he's seen it, he already knows he wants to do it. ]
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