Men of my rank are not generally liars.

I am a gentleman, I have told you, and when I have at my side the sword which, by an excess of delicacy, I left last night upon the table whereon it still lies, believe me, no man says that to me which I am unwilling to hear.

I am at this moment disarmed; if you pretend to be my judges, try me; if you are but my executioners, kill me." "But, monsieur--" asked the lieutenant, in a more courteous voice, struck with the lofty coolness of Athos.
"Sir, I came to speak confidentially with your general about affairs of importance.

It was not an ordinary welcome that he gave me.

The accounts your soldiers can give you may convince you of that.