The Blue Falcon, after escaping, is continuing his reign of terror on the high seas. Dogtanian, still tired from his last attempt to catch the Falcon, and the 3 Musketeers are told to catch him on the Mediterranean and bring him back to France. Cardinal Richelieu is discussing the Musketeers plan with Count Rochefort, Rochefort suggests that he also takes a sea voyage to find the Falcon first.