# Don Pompeyo de Castro — Gil Blas character guide

> Don Pompeyo de Castro in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Don Pompeyo

**First appearance:** 0045-i

## Who they are

A nobleman who befriends Gil Blas in prison.

## In the story

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

A visiting nobleman and relation of Don Alexo Segiar; offers sharp criticism of the actors and tells a fable.

### [History of Don Pompeyo de Castro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gil_blas_se/chapters/vii)

Narrates his own history, detailing his military service, affair with Hortensia, beating by the duke's men, and the king's intervention leading to a duel.

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

Tells a story that is overheard by Gil Blas and Don Alexo's servant.

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