Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds

Dogtanian's Dream Comes True (1x26)

: 26, 1982

Dogtanian and his friends arrive back in France. Richelieu has decided to get rid of Dogtanian once and for all. Though Rochefort protests, the Cardinal gives Widimer poison and instructs him to give it to Dogtanian in a bottle of wine. Rochefort sends a message warning of the danger and challenging Dogtanian to a duel. When Widimer arrives, Dogtanian pretends to be unaware of the trick and insists that Widimer drink a toast with him. The terrified Captain admits it's poison and leaves in disgrace. After contemplating suicide, he decides to abandon the service of the Cardinal and be a free man. Dogtanian arrives for his fight with Rochefort, while the Musketeers, told of the duel by Planchet and Juliette, try to stop it. Rochefort is shot by Milady, who was aiming for Dogtanian. His code of honour broken, he vows never to pick up a sword again. The Muskehounds chase Milady but let her go as being of no importance. When they arrive home there is a message: Dogtanian must go to the