# Ortiz — Gil Blas character guide

> Ortiz in Gil Blas by Alain-René Lesage.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dame Ortiz

**First appearance:** 0090-x

## Who they are

A duenna who serves as a chaperone for young women.

## In the story

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

The duenna in Don Vincent's household; she arranges the secret meeting between Gil Blas and Aurora.

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

Duenna who escorts Gil Blas to and from Aurora's chamber.

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

Dame Ortiz is assigned to play the role of Aurora's aunt, Doña Kimena de Guzmán, in the planned disguise.

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

The duenna who assists Aurora by playing along with the deception and managing visits.

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