Aramis

Also known as: Abbé D’Herblay / Abbé d’Herblay / Chevalier / Chevalier d’Herblay / D’Herblay / M. d’Herblay / Master Aramis / Monsieur Aramis / Monsieur d’Herblay / monsieur le chevalier / the Abbé d’Herblay / the Chevalier d’Herblay / the chevalier · Family: Musketeers · Role: musketeer · First appears: Chapter 3

In chapter 3, Aramis is counted among D’Artagnan’s friends, alongside Athos and Porthos, whose greatness of soul and enthusiasm accompany his elegance. By chapter 6, he has taken religious orders and become an abbé, using a religious title after abandoning his former name. He employs Bazin, and his relationships include courtship with Madame de Chevreuse and Madame de Longueville, while remaining friendly with Sarazin and Monsieur de Bois-Robert. At the convent of Jesuits, he tells D’Artagnan, “To no one. I am a priest,” though D’Artagnan soon discovers that he is also a Frondeur and the lover of Madame de Longueville.

In chapter 21, Aramis reveals the secret meeting at Saint Mandé to Athos. Soon afterward, he and Athos are recognized during the conflict with D’Artagnan and Porthos, and the four former allies acknowledge that they are opposed. At the Place Royale, Athos compels Aramis to break his sword; they then forgive one another, restore their friendship, and swear to remain united despite serving opposing political sides. Aramis continues to stand with Athos, Porthos, and D’Artagnan when they reunite at the Hermitage, arm themselves against Mordaunt, and confront the danger connected with Milady.

In chapter 42, Aramis joins Athos in accepting Madame Henrietta’s request to protect Charles I, with support from D’Artagnan and Porthos. At Boulogne, he aims Tony’s musket at Mordaunt, but Athos prevents the shot. Aramis helps rescue Charles I, is knighted by him and awarded the Order of the Garter, then is seized as a prisoner by D’Artagnan and Porthos before escaping with them. He later enters Whitehall in Juxon’s episcopal robes to warn Charles I, informs him that the execution has been delayed, and joins the four friends in their attempts to save him. Their conflict with Mordaunt continues, and Aramis bequeaths his revenge to Porthos; after the escape from England, the companions return to France and separate.

At Charenton, Aramis kills Duc de Châtillon in a duel and captures Raoul, taking his dispatch. He then returns to Paris, raises cavaliers, surrounds Mazarin, and helps secure the treaty at Pierrefonds. He persuades Madame de Longueville to accept the peace settlement, while Athos prepares to seek Anne of Austria. At Rouen, the Duchess de Longueville deputes Aramis to prepare her residence, after which he and Athos, Porthos, and D’Artagnan depart without knowing whether they will meet again.