Chapter 54, The Friends of M. Fouquet, Chapter 55, Porthos' Will, Chapter 56, The Old Age of Athos, Chapter 57, The Vision of Athos, and Chapter 58, The Angel of Death Summary

D'Artagnan has found no traces of Porthos or Aramis on Belle-Isle, and returns to Paris empty-handed. He learns of Porthos' death, and that King Louis XIV knew about it. The king says he did not tell D'Artagnan because he wanted him to find out himself. The king says he could have Aramis, who is hiding in Spain, killed easily, but won't do it. He reveals Colbert advised the king to spare Aramis' life.

Chapter 55, Porthos' Will

Porthos' funeral is about to take place. Several of his friends arrive to hear his will read...