He flattered himself he should be able to frighten Porthos with the adventure of the baldric, which he might, if not killed upon the spot, relate to everybody a recital which, well managed, would cover Porthos with ridicule.
Gracias a las leales excusas que le preparaba, esperaba hacer un amigo de Athos, cuyos aires de gran señor y cuya actitud austera le agradaron mucho.