"That is true," agrees Aramis. "Loyalty is very important to us - the code of the Musketeers has not been forgotten. You may confide anything in us that you feel you can't to the public for the sake of your career. Besides."

Aramis smiles at him. "I am your friend. I hope Porthos will be, also. And after losing so many friends and brothers in battle we take such bonds quite seriously."