# The Rendezvous explained — The Three Musketeers

> Chapter companion for The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.

## What happens

D'Artagnan prepares for a rendezvous with Madame Bonacieux, converses with her husband, and visits M. de Tréville, who warns him of the dangers posed by Cardinal Richelieu and advises caution.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Disguise

D'Artagnan conceals his journey to London and the diamond's origin from Bonacieux, while Tréville warns of the cardinal's deceptive tactics.

### Power and Politics

Tréville discusses the cardinal's influence and the dangers of court intrigue, highlighting the political tensions surrounding D'Artagnan.

### Love and Betrayal

D'Artagnan's trust in Madame Bonacieux is contrasted with Tréville's warning that a mistress may be a tool of the cardinal.

## Character check-ins

### D'Artagnan

Prepares for his evening rendezvous and seeks advice from M. de Tréville.

### Planchet

Assists D'Artagnan and brushes dust from his boots.

### Monsieur Bonacieux

Engages D'Artagnan in conversation, showing nervousness about his wife's whereabouts.

### M. de Tréville

Warns D'Artagnan about the cardinal's enmity and advises him to sell the diamond ring.

### Constance Bonacieux

Mentioned as having arranged a rendezvous with D'Artagnan at St. Cloud.

## Key lines

> I thought he had seen me at work.

I believed he had observed my efforts.

_D'Artagnan responds to Planchet's doubt about his courage._

> Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.

_Tréville quotes this Latin phrase to warn D'Artagnan about the diamond ring._

> A woman will sell you for ten pistoles, witness Delilah.

A woman might betray you for a small reward, as Delilah did.

_Tréville warns D'Artagnan to mistrust women, especially his mistress._

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