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The Three Musketeers

Chapter XXIX · Chapter V. THE KING’S MUSKETEERS AND THE CARDINAL’S GUARDS

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Chapter V.

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Chapter V.
THE KING’S MUSKETEERS AND THE CARDINAL’S GUARDS
D’Artagnan was acquainted with nobody in Paris.
He went therefore to
his appointment with Athos without a second, determined to be satisfied
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The Three Musketeers

Chapter XXIX · Chapter V. THE KING’S MUSKETEERS AND THE CARDINAL’S GUARDS

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Chapter V.
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THE KING’S MUSKETEERS AND THE CARDINAL’S GUARDS
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D’Artagnan was acquainted with nobody in Paris.
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He went therefore to
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his appointment with Athos without a second, determined to be satisfied
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a

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acquainted

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AND

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appointment

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Athos

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be

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CARDINAL'S

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Chapter

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D'Artagnan

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determined

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GUARDS

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He

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his

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in

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KING'S

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MUSKETEERS

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nobody

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Paris

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satisfied

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second

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THE

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therefore

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to

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V

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was

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went

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with

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without

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Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter V. THE KING’S MUSKETEERS AND THE CARDINAL’S GUARDS?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Chapter V....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Chapter V.
Narrator: “The cardinal’s Guards!” cried Aramis and Porthos at the same time.