Country boy d'Artagnan is desperate to join the king's elite band of bodyguards ,the musketeers .And when his fiery loyalties (which often get him into trouble ) and incredible sword skills (which get him out again) manage to impress Brash Porthos ,Foppish Aramis and Melancholy Athos ,the three musketeers and d'Artagnan become friends for life . But when the four discover that the king is under threat from Cardinal Richelieu and beautiful spy Milady ,can they save France from certain destruction ?