# Messer Francesco Lonate — Bellarion the Fortunate character guide

> Messer Francesco Lonate in Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lonate, Messer Lonate

**First appearance:** 0020-v-the-commune-of-milan

## Who they are

A captain and envoy serving Facino Cane.

## In the story

### [I: The Miracle of the Dogs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/i-the-miracle-of-the-dogs)

A gentleman in the Duke's retinue, carrying a hooded falcon; suggests the event may be witchcraft and advises caution.

### [II: Facino Cane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/ii-facino-cane)

Mentioned as holding the Duke's stirrup when the company dismounts.

### [V: The Commune of Milan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/v-the-commune-of-milan)

A councillor who suggests hiring Boucicault directly to undermine Facino.

## Links

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