The arrives in Paris. He quarrels meets with three men, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each of whom challenges him to a duel. D'Artagnan finds out they have been musketeers and it is encouraged to join them in their efforts to oppose Cardinal Richelieu, that wishes to improve his authority on the king. D'Artagnan also needs to juggle affairs with the enthusiastic Lady and the Constance Bonancieux De Winter.