# Lavache — All’s Well That Ends Well character guide

> Lavache in All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Clown

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

The Countess's witty and foolish servant.

## In the story

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-i-scene-iii)

The Clown engages in witty banter with the Countess about marriage and women before being sent to fetch Helena.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

The Clown engages in wordplay with the Countess, boasting about his ability to answer any question at court, before receiving his errand.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iv)

Engages in witty banter with Helena and Parolles about the Countess's health.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-ii)

Reports Bertram's melancholy and flight, and comments on court life.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-v)

Engages in witty banter with Lafeu and announces Bertram's arrival.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-v-scene-ii)

The Clown taunts Parolles about his fallen state and delivers the letter to Lafeu with scornful commentary.

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