"Gentlemen," said Athos, who had assumed the command of the expedition, "while Grimaud spreads the table, let us begin by collecting the guns and cartridges together.
„Mijne heeren!” zeide Athos, die het bevel der onderneming op zich had genomen, „terwijl Grimaud de tafel zal dekken, zullen wij beginnen de geweren en patronen bij elkander te zoeken.