# Armand St. Just — El Dorado character guide > Armand St. Just in El Dorado by Baroness Orczy. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Armand, St. Just, Armand St. Just **First appearance:** 0001-el-dorado ## Snapshot Marguerite's younger brother, a passionate young revolutionary whose love for an actress draws him into a traitor's bargain. ## Who they are Armand St. Just rides through the frozen streets of Paris with remorse gnawing at him, a man who has betrayed his chief and cannot bear to meet his sister's eyes. His devotion to Jeanne Lange overrides prudence and loyalty, and he follows Chauvelin like one bewitched, half-welcoming his own arrest if it might save her. His divided heart is the fault line along which the League's plans begin to crack. ## Relationships ### [Marguerite Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/marguerite_blakeney) _family_ Brother and sister with a deep bond, though Armand's revolutionary fervor often puts him at odds with Marguerite's loyalty to Percy. ### [Jeanne Lange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/jeanne_lange) _romantic_ Armand is passionately in love with Jeanne, but their relationship is complicated by political loyalties and danger. ### [Sir Percy Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/sir_percy_blakeney) _family_ Brother-in-law and friend, with Armand initially distrusting Percy but later respecting his courage and loyalty. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/chauvelin) _rivalry_ Armand opposes Chauvelin's ruthless revolutionary methods, leading to mutual suspicion and conflict. ### [De Batz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/de_batz) _friendship_ Armand and De Batz are fellow royalist conspirators, working together to rescue aristocrats from the guillotine. ### [Marguerite Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/marguerite_blakeney) _family_ Brother and sister with a deep bond, though Armand's revolutionary fervor often puts him at odds with Marguerite's loyalty to Percy. ### [Sir Percy Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/sir_percy_blakeney) _family_ Brother-in-law and friend, with Armand initially distrusting Percy but later respecting his courage and loyalty. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/chauvelin) _rivalry_ Armand opposes Chauvelin's ruthless revolutionary methods, leading to mutual suspicion and conflict. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/chauvelin) _rivalry_ Armand opposes Chauvelin's ruthless revolutionary methods, leading to mutual suspicion and conflict. ### [Jeanne Lange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/jeanne_lange) _romantic_ Armand is passionately in love with Jeanne, but their relationship is complicated by political loyalties and danger. ### [Marguerite Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/marguerite_blakeney) _family_ Brother and sister with a deep bond, though Armand's revolutionary fervor often puts him at odds with Marguerite's loyalty to Percy. ### [Jeanne Lange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/jeanne_lange) _romantic_ Armand is passionately in love with Jeanne, but their relationship is complicated by political loyalties and danger. ## In the story ### [In the Théâtre National](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-i-in-the-th-tre-national) Armand is in Paris after a long stay in England. He is idealistic and horrified by the new decree, arguing passionately for rescuing the innocent from the terror. ### [Widely Divergent Aims](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-ii-widely-divergent-aims) Returns to Paris after fifteen months, feeling like a stranger in his native city; encounters de Batz and defends the Scarlet Pimpernel's motives. ### [The Demon Chance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-iii-the-demon-chance) Torn between duty and fascination, Armand is drawn to Jeanne Lange's voice and beauty, overriding his earlier resolve to leave. ### [IV: Mademoiselle Lange](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-iv-mademoiselle-lange) Visits Jeanne Lange with de Batz, is charmed by her, and remains secretive about the Scarlet Pimpernel. ### [The Temple Prison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-v-the-temple-prison) Armand parts from de Batz after the theatre, feeling self-reproach for renewing a friendship and making an acquaintance that his chief would disapprove of, yet drawn by his fascination with Jeanne Lange. ### [Arcades Ambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-viii-arcades-ambo) Identified by de Batz as a kinsman of citizen St. Just and a member of the Scarlet Pimpernel's League; his whereabouts are revealed to Héron. ### [What Love Can Do](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-ix-what-love-can-do) Falls under Jeanne's spell, kneeling at her feet and sharing a romantic moment before the arrival of soldiers interrupts them. ### [X: Shadows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-x-shadows) Confesses his love for Jeanne, pledges his life to her, and plans to consult with the Scarlet Pimpernel about their escape. ### [The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xi-the-league-of-the-scarlet-pimpernel) Deeply in love with Jeanne Lange, he is preoccupied with thoughts of her safety and struggles with the orders to leave Paris. ### [XII: What Love Is](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xii-what-love-is) Reveals to Blakeney that he cannot leave Paris because he is in love, and is accused of being ready to break his oath. He is torn between duty and his feelings for Jeanne. ### [Then Everything Was Dark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-then-everything-was-dark) Spends a sleepless, agonizing night torn between love for Jeanne and loyalty to Percy; goes to Jeanne's lodgings at dawn, learns of her arrest, and runs in despair to his chief's house. ### [XIV: The Chief](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-the-chief) Arrives breathless and distraught after Jeanne Lange's arrest; is gently rebuked by Percy for his recklessness, then ordered to leave Paris and join Ffoulkes and Tony. ### [The Gate of La Villette](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xv-the-gate-of-la-villette) Disguised as a coal-heaver, Armand waits anxiously at the gate for Percy, but his fear for Jeanne drives him to abandon his oath and resolve to rescue her himself. ### [The Weary Search](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xvi-the-weary-search) Armand is the central figure in this chapter, searching desperately for Jeanne Lange. He witnesses a revolutionary trial, inspects prison registers, and attempts to get himself arrested to be near her. ### [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xvii-chauvelin) Armand is the focal point of the chapter; he confronts Chauvelin and offers himself as a prisoner to save Jeanne Lange. ### [The Removal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xviii-the-removal) Follows Chauvelin through the Temple courtyard and landing, preoccupied with thoughts of Jeanne Lange. ### [It Is About the Dauphin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xix-it-is-about-the-dauphin) Accompanies Chauvelin, hears Héron's report, and attempts to escape but is prevented by guards. ### [The Certificate of Safety](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xx-the-certificate-of-safety) Offers himself in exchange for Jeanne Lange's freedom, accepts the certificate of safety from Chauvelin, and feels proud exultation at Percy's success. ### [Back to Paris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xxi-back-to-paris) Mentioned as having been arrested and held by Chauvelin; his capture motivates Percy's return to Paris. ### [XXII: Of That There Could Be No Question](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xxii-of-that-there-could-be-no-question) Released from prison but under surveillance, he sends a desperate letter to Percy pleading for help to save Jeanne Lange. ### [The Overwhelming Odds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-i-xxiii-the-overwhelming-odds) Present in the room, deathly pale, as Percy is ambushed; he had been tricked into the situation. ### [The News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiv-the-news) Mentioned as having fallen in love with Jeanne Lange and being the reason Percy returned to Paris. ### [XXV: Paris Once More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxv-paris-once-more) Mentioned as missing; his name is not found on any prison registers, and Marguerite laments his thoughtless disobedience. ### [The Bitterest Foe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi-the-bitterest-foe) Mentioned as a source of worry for Marguerite; Sir Andrew seeks news of him. ### [XXIX: For the Sake of That Helpless Innocent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix-for-the-sake-of-that-helpless-innocent) Mentioned as having lost reason due to Jeanne Lange's arrest; Percy rescued Jeanne for him. ### [XXX: Afterwards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxx-afterwards) Seen moving furtively through the prison corridors, trying to avoid detection; Marguerite fears he is walking into danger. ### [XXXI: An Interlude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxi-an-interlude) Mentioned as missing; Marguerite had a swift vision of him in the corridor of the House of Justice, and Sir Andrew hopes to find him through Jeanne Lange. ### [Sisters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxii-sisters) Discussed as being deeply saddened by his chief's imprisonment; his love for Jeanne and his disobedience to the Scarlet Pimpernel are central to the conversation. ### [Little Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxiii-little-mother) Enters looking haggard and guilt-ridden; receives a letter from Percy and is comforted by Marguerite, whom he calls 'little mother'. ### [The Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxiv-the-letter) Reads Percy's letter, experiences profound remorse and devotion, hides the letter from Jeanne, and later meets with Marguerite. ### [Capitulation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxviii-capitulation) Mentioned as the intended recipient of the letter and as a hostage in Chauvelin's scheme. ### [XXXIX: Kill Him!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxix-kill-him) Awakened by Chauvelin's visit; receives and burns Percy's letter; agrees to act as hostage; struggles with guilt and rage. ### [God Help Us All](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xl-god-help-us-all) Copies Percy's letter and writes a warning to Marguerite; arranges for its delivery via the concierge. ### [XLI: When Hope Was Dead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xli-when-hope-was-dead) His letter to Marguerite warns that she may be taken as a hostage; he is mentioned as staying by Percy's side. ### [The Guardhouse of the Rue Ste. Anne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xlii-the-guardhouse-of-the-rue-ste-anne) Rides beside Chauvelin, numb with cold and remorse, haunted by memories of recent events; later meets Marguerite in the guardhouse. ### [The Dreary Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xliii-the-dreary-journey) Rides with Marguerite, tormented by guilt over his betrayal, contemplating suicide but restrained by duty to his sister and the chief he betrayed. ### [The Halt at Crècy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xliv-the-halt-at-cr-cy) Wakeful and protective, he tries to comfort Marguerite and urges her to eat for strength. ### [The Forest of Boulogne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xlv-the-forest-of-boulogne) Imprisoned with Marguerite, he offers to sacrifice his life to redeem Percy and Marguerite. ### [XLVI: Others in the Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xlvi-others-in-the-park) Sits beside Marguerite in the carriage, holding her hand as they listen to the unfolding events. ### [XLVII: The Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xlvii-the-chapel-of-the-holy-sepulchre) Wounded while trying to force open the chapel gate; lifted back into the coach unconscious. ### [XLVIII: The Waning Moon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xlviii-the-waning-moon) Recovers from a faint, sits close to Marguerite, and is freed from irons by Percy. ### [The Land of Eldorado](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/chapters/part-iii-xlix-the-land-of-eldorado) Pale and bandaged, he listens to Percy's account and is counseled to pursue Jeanne Lange in England. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters/armand_st_just - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_dorado_se/characters