Chapters 25 - 30 Summary

Chapter 25 details the experiences of Porthos, D'Artagnan, and Mouseton as they pursue the duke. At the conclusion of the chapter, they believe they have caught up with the duke and his followers.

In Chapter 26, D'Artagnan realizes they are fighting against Aramis and Athos. Because the duke, Aramis and Athos have fifty men with them, they allow D'Artagnan and Porthos to go free. They arrange a meeting as to decide how they should handle their division in loyalty. At the end of the chapter, it is learned that the man who was injured on the street when D'Artagnan and Porthos left town was Councillor Broussel.

In Chapter 27, d'Artagnan tries to back out of the planned meeting with Aramis and Athos but Porthos convinces him to attend. The four meet at the Place Royale as agreed. All are armed.

In Chapter 28, the four...