# Don Andrew de Tordesillas — Gil Blas character guide

> Don Andrew de Tordesillas in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tordesillas, Don Andrew

**First appearance:** 0037-vi

## Who they are

A nobleman who challenges Gil Blas to a duel over a misunderstanding.

## Relationships

### [Gil Blas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/gil_blas)

_rivalry_

Don Andrew de Tordesillas is a jealous rival of Gil Blas, often competing for status and romantic attention.

### [Gil Blas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/characters/gil_blas)

_rivalry_

Don Andrew de Tordesillas is a jealous rival of Gil Blas, often competing for status and romantic attention.

## In the story

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

Warden of the tower, an old acquaintance who shows gratitude by easing Gil Blas's captivity.

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

The warden who brings Gil Blas linen and arranges his meeting with Don Gastón.

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

The warden of the prison, he informs Gil Blas of Scipio's request to see him and later allows Scipio to stay.

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

The warden of the prison; brings physicians to Gil Blas and later sends for a Franciscan.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/ix)

Provides books and confirms Gil Blas's release with conditions.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/xiii)

Former warden of Segovia; removed from office, later aided by Gil Blas to become governor of a fortress.

## Links

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