# Mademoiselle Ilsé — John Silence Stories character guide

> Mademoiselle Ilsé in John Silence Stories by Algernon Blackwood.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ilsé

**First appearance:** 0006-case-ii-ancient-sorceries

## Who they are

A mysterious woman in 'Ancient Sorceries'.

## In the story

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

Ilsé is the mysterious girl who bewitches Vezin, appearing as both innocent and powerful, with a hidden purpose.

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

Ilsé appears on the ramparts beside Vezin, stained with dark substance, dressed in tatters, and anointed with salve; she points to the glowing forest and calls him to join the Great Dance.

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