# Don Gastón de Cogollos — Gil Blas character guide

> Don Gastón de Cogollos in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Don Gastón, Cogollos

**First appearance:** 0022-i

## Who they are

A wealthy and eccentric nobleman who hires Gil Blas as a steward.

## In the story

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

A state prisoner and knight of Calatrava who sings to a guitar; becomes Gil Blas's close friend.

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

Tells his story of love, betrayal by a forged letter, and subsequent imprisonment on suspicion of treason.

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

Takes leave of Gil Blas and Scipio as they depart.

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

Recently released from Segovia; recounts his adventure aiding Don Blas and the resolution with Doña Helena.

## Links

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