"King's Musketeers," said Athos, more and more convinced that he who interrogated them had the right to do so.
"What company?"
"Company of Treville."
"Advance, and give an account of what you are doing here at this hour."
The three companions advanced rather humbly—for all were now convinced that they had to do with someone more powerful than themselves—leaving Athos the post of speaker.
One of the two riders, he who had spoken second, was ten paces in front of his companion. Athos made a sign to Porthos and Aramis also to remain in the rear, and advanced alone.