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Don Caesar de Leyva

A nobleman and father of Don Alphonso, involved in court politics.

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Also known as Don Caesar, Caesar

First appearance: book iv

Don Caesar de Leyva shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reveals himself as Don Alphonso's father and introduces him to Seraphina as his intended bride.

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III
Reveals himself as Don Alphonso's father and introduces him to Seraphina as his intended bride.
I
Father of Don Alphonso; places full trust in Gil Blas as steward.
II
Mentioned as part of the Leyva family; Gil Blas had been steward to him and his son.
Their doings at Madrid—The rencounter of Gil Blas in the street, and its consequences.
Arrives later, shares in the joy of reunion, and joins his son in offering Gil Blas the estate.
III
Mentioned as co-provider of the estate and household staff.
Chapter IV
Father of Don Alphonso, participates in the welcome and discussion about Gil Blas's estate.
VII
His library and bedchamber at Lirias are discovered and used by Gil Blas.
Nuptials of Gil Blas with the fair Antonia
One of the Leyva lords who approves of the marriage and dances with Antonia at the wedding.
I
Father of Don Alphonso; supports the plan for Gil Blas to visit the new king.
VIII
Mentioned as one of the lords of Leyva who were delighted at Gil Blas's reception.
XII
Father of Don Alphonso, arrives in Madrid with Seraphina after the promotion.

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