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Historical Drama
5 Characters

The Weight of Absence

from The Musketeers III

Written by Simon J Ashford

While hiding children in a monastery cellar, Aramis attempts to reconcile with Porthos after a four-year absence. Porthos expresses deep resentment and a sense of betrayal over Aramis choosing a religious life over their brotherhood and the Musketeer code.

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LUC: Was he one of you - I mean a Musketeer?

D’ARTAGNAN: The best shot in the army.

ATHOS: One of the finest soldiers I have ever known -

ARAMIS: She wants to know if you’re a giant.

PORTHOS: I won’t eat you. I’m not very hungry. Yet.

ARAMIS: I think she likes you.

PORTHOS: Funny way of showing it.

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CharactersLuc, D’Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, Porthos
Duration00:02:00
Age Range30s-40s
GenderMale
GenreHistorical Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatgroup
SourceThe Musketeers III
ToneTense, Emotional, Resentful
AccentBritish
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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