# Diego de la Fuenta — Gil Blas character guide

> Diego de la Fuenta in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Señor Diego, Diego, Señor Diego de la Fuenta

**First appearance:** 0096-ii

## Who they are

A wealthy farmer who employs Gil Blas as a tutor.

## In the story

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

Referred to as Domingo, the old negro who catches Gil Blas and punishes him.

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

Mentioned as Domingo, the ever-watchful robber whom Gil Blas cannot outwit.

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

Narrates his own story of being pursued by Doña Mergelina and his cautious involvement in the affair.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/viii)

Gil Blas's traveling companion; engages in banter with the actor and later hisses at him.

### [The Meeting of Diego with His Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/ix)

Returns to his native Olmédo and reunites with his family; his uncle Thomas is a central figure in the chapter.

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