# Dame Leonarda — Gil Blas character guide

> Dame Leonarda in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Leonarda

**First appearance:** 0103-ix

## Who they are

A housekeeper who serves various noble households.

## In the story

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

Dame Leonarda is the old cook in the hideout, described with grotesque features; she is presented to Gil Blas as his companion.

### [The Arrival of the Banditti in the Subterraneous Retreat, with an Account of Their Pleasant Conversation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/v)

Former cupbearer to the banditti, now replaced by Gil Blas in that role.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/vi)

Attempts to comfort Gil Blas and shows him to his sleeping quarters in the vault.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/vii)

Initially deceived by Gil Blas's act; later reinstated as cupbearer when Gil Blas is promoted.

### [The Lady's Treatment from the Robbers—The Vent of the Great Design, Conceived by Gil Blas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/x)

The cook who holds the key to the grate; she is threatened by Gil Blas and tied to a table.

### [The Lady's Treatment from the Robbers—The Vent of the Great Design, Conceived by Gil Blas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/x)

The old cook who babbles to the lady and is forced to surrender the key.

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