# Monsieur Gabelle — A Tale of Two Cities character guide

> Monsieur Gabelle in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gabelle, the said Gabelle, Citizen Gabelle

**First appearance:** 0033-xxiv-drawn-to-the-loadstone-rock

## Who they are

The tax collector for the Evrémonde estate who is imprisoned during the Revolution.

## In the story

### [Monseigneur in the Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_tale_of_two_cities_se/chapters/viii-monseigneur-in-the-country)

Postmaster and taxing functionary, obsequiously assists Monseigneur.

### [Fire Rises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_tale_of_two_cities_se/chapters/xxiii-fire-rises)

The local functionary, besieged by the angry villagers who surround his house. He barricades himself and contemplates jumping from his rooftop to crush attackers.

### [Drawn to the Loadstone Rock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_tale_of_two_cities_se/chapters/xxiv-drawn-to-the-loadstone-rock)

Imprisoned in the Abbaye, sends a desperate letter to Darnay pleading for rescue, citing his faithful service.

### [I: In Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_tale_of_two_cities_se/chapters/i-in-secret)

His letter from the Abbaye prison enables Darnay to travel; mentioned as the afflicted Gabelle.

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