How did d artagnan meet The Three Musketeers?

In Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel The Three Musketeers, d'Artagnan doesn't meet the three musketeers right away. He first encounters them when he arrives in Paris seeking to join the King's Musketeers. D’Artagnan's initial interactions with the musketeers are filled with tension and rivalry. Here's how d’Artagnan met each of the Three Musketeers:

1. Athos:

- D'Artagnan first encounters Athos during a duel arranged by the Comte de Rochefort. Rochefort, an enemy of d'Artagnan, hires three ruffians to attack the young man.

- Athos, who happens to be observing the commotion, intervenes and helps d'Artagnan defeat his opponents.

- Recognizing each other's skill, d'Artagnan and Athos become friends.

2. Porthos:

- Porthos and d’Artagnan also meet during the fight arranged by Rochefort.

- Porthos arrives as the third musketeer to support Athos and d'Artagnan against the ruffians.

- After the fight, Porthos and d’Artagnan bond over their shared love of adventure and their loyalty to the musketeers.

3. Aramis:

- D’Artagnan meets Aramis later, during a chance encounter at a local inn.

- Aramis is initially disguised as a priest, but d'Artagnan discovers his true identity and confronts him.

- Despite their initial misunderstanding, d'Artagnan and Aramis eventually form a strong friendship.

Through their shared adventures and camaraderie, d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers develop a close bond of friendship and loyalty, becoming inseparable companions in their quest for justice and honor.