# Camilla — Gil Blas character guide

> Camilla in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the generous Camilla, Excellent Camilla

**First appearance:** 0027-vi

## Who they are

A kind and virtuous woman who helps Gil Blas in need.

## In the story

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/xvi)

Pretends to be Doña Mencía's cousin, lures Gil Blas to her house with false gratitude.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/iv)

The woman who stole Gil Blas's ring; she returns it and offers jewelry to avoid arrest when confronted by Fabricio's disguised group.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/v)

The lady from whom the ring was tricked; her old servant informs on Gil Blas and Fabricio, leading to their arrest.

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