The Four Musketeers obtain the Royal Psalms, along with documents that would clear them of the charges of stealing state documents against them. Durand, in an effort to avoid having to kill his comrades, attempts to return to France by himself with the Royal Psalms and the documents. He heads to the French Embassy and attempts to blackmail Guercy into getting him a ship and ensuring his comrades' safety. Maximilien arrives and attempts to convince Durand to turn his back on his duties as a knight of France, but Durand refuses to do so. Upon reuniting with his comrades, Durand is turned into a Gargoyle by Maximilien, who prevents Lia from lifting the curse. Given no other option, D'Eon stabs Durand in the chest. In France, Louis surrenders the American territories to Britain in exchange for peace, which does not please Pompadour.