# M. Bertrand — Dangerous Liaisons character guide

> M. Bertrand in Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bertrand

**First appearance:** 0166-letter-163-m-bertrand-to-madame-de-rosemonde

## Who they are

Valmont's loyal steward who manages his affairs.

## Relationships

### [Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/marchioness_de_merteuil)

_professional_

Bertrand is Valmont's loyal valet, who occasionally interacts with Merteuil as a messenger or go-between.

### [Viscount de Valmont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/viscount_de_valmont)

_professional_

Bertrand is Valmont's devoted and long-suffering valet, managing his affairs.

## In the story

### [Letter 107: Azolan to the Viscount de Valmont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-107-azolan-to-the-viscount-de-valmont)

Valmont's steward; pays Azolan but refuses extra funds for Philip.

### [Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-163-m-bertrand-to-madame-de-rosemonde)

The writer; Valmont's steward, who witnessed the aftermath and arranged for spiritual aid.

### [Letter 164: Madame de Rosemonde to M. Bertrand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-164-madame-de-rosemonde-to-m-bertrand)

Valmont's steward, recipient of the letter; praised for his conduct and entrusted with legal action.

### [Letter 166: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-166-m-bertrand-to-madame-de-rosemonde)

Writes to Madame de Rosemonde, reporting the magistrate's advice and awaiting further orders.

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