A dark tale, if Aramis remembers correctly, but most of these moving paintings are meant for children, so perhaps it is not so. "A tale of French origin," he notes, smiling, "You are a patriot."

Setting the disc down for the moment, Aramis clears his throat, asking carefully, "Should we involve Athos in the finances?" Though the argument has ended, Aramis cannot help but feel that Athos still thinks them foolish. Suppose he tries talking them out of their home, talking Porthos out of children? Should the latter occur, Aramis might actually have to duel him. "The man has burdens enough without our finances."