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Cochepaille

A former convict who testifies at Champmathieu's trial.

minor

First appearance: xiii the solution of some questions connected with the municipal police

Cochepaille shows up with force in How Jean May Become Champ. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Convict who identified Champmathieu as Jean Valjean.
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In How Jean May Become Champ: Convict who identified Champmathieu as Jean Valjean. Later, in How Jean May Become Champ: A convict who…

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