Während seiner Reise nach Paris trifft D’Artagnan auf einen geheimnisvollen Mann mit einem schwarzen Schnurrbart und wird von ihm beleidigt. Bevor ihn D’Artagnan jedoch zum Duell fordern kann, reitet der Fremde davon. Aber am Abend begegnet unser junger Freund dem geheimnisvollen Mann in dem Gasthaus, in dem er übernachten möchte, wieder.
On the road to Meune, Dogtanian is insulted by a cavalier with a black moustache, who calls him a country bumpkin. Sandy is too slow to catch up to his black horse, but when Dogtanian stops at an inn in Meune he discovers the man is his fellow-guest. He demands a duel, which is interrupted by the arrival of Milady. The man with the black moustache, who is anxious to keep his identity a secret, instructs Milady to go to England and spy on the Duke of Buckingham, who is suspected of having an affair with the Queen of France. Dogtanian is struck by the beauty of Milady. He demands to continue the duel, but the cavalier's squire and the innkeeper beat him to within an inch of his life. His money is taken to pay the innkeeper and the mysterious man takes his letter of introduction to Monsieur Treville. Dogtanian is badly hurt, but recovers with the help of the healing ointment his mother gave to him. He recovers his sword, which is being used as a kebab skewer, but must leave Sandy behin
Pendant son trajet pour Paris, D’Artagnan est blessé par un homme mystérieux portant une moustache noire qui, une fois le coup porté, s’enfuit aussitôt au galop...
Durante a viagem para Paris, Dartacão é insultado por um homem com bigode preto, que foge a galope. Voltam a encontrar-se na estalagem onde Dartacão passa a noite e travam um duelo, mas o homem abandona-o para conversar com a bela Milady, deixando Dartacão a lutar com o seu criado e o estalajadeiro. O homem regressa e rouba a carta de recomendação a Dartacão.