M. Leblanc

I: The Sobriquet: Mode of Formation of Family Names

An elderly man, seemingly a retired officer, who sits daily on a bench in the Luxembourg Gardens with a young girl; Marius observes him but never speaks to him.

Book VI: The Conjunction of Two Stars

The older man accompanying Ursule in the Luxembourg Gardens, observed by Marius.

IV: Beginning of a Great Malady

M. Leblanc is the father of the young girl Marius admires; he sits with her daily on their bench in the Luxembourg, and Marius begins to feel that his own presence has been noticed.

V: Divers Claps of Thunder Fall on Ma’am Bougon

Accompanies the young girl to the Luxembourg garden, observed by Marius.

VI: Taken Prisoner

M. Leblanc walks with his daughter through the Luxembourg garden, passing near Marius.

Adventures of the Letter U Delivered Over to Conjectures

M. Leblanc, the father of the young girl, notices Marius's attention and begins altering their routine, sometimes coming alone, and accidentally drops his handkerchief.

IV: Beginning of a Great Malady

M. Leblanc is the father of the young girl Marius admires; he sits daily on the bench with his daughter in the Luxembourg Gardens.

VIII: The Veterans Themselves Can Be Happy

M. Leblanc is Ursule's father, who walks arm-in-arm with her in the Luxembourg garden.

V: Divers Claps of Thunder Fall on Ma’am Bougon

Accompanies the young girl to the Luxembourg garden, observed by Marius.

VI: Taken Prisoner

M. Leblanc is the father of the young woman Marius admires. He walks with his daughter through the Luxembourg garden, passing near Marius.

Adventures of the Letter U Delivered Over to Conjectures

M. Leblanc, the father of the young girl, begins to notice Marius's attention and changes their seating arrangements, sometimes coming alone.

VIII: The Veterans Themselves Can Be Happy

M. Leblanc is Ursule's father, who walks arm-in-arm with her in the garden.

Eclipse

M. Leblanc is the father of Ursule, a kind gentleman of property who lives on the third floor in the Rue de l'Ouest; he notices Marius following them and eventually moves away without leaving an address.

Marius, While Seeking a Girl in a Bonnet, Encounters a Man in a Cap

Marius believes he glimpses him in disguise as a workingman with white hair, but the man disappears.

I: Marius, While Seeking a Girl in a Bonnet, Encounters a Man in a Cap

M. Leblanc is the man Marius believes he sees in disguise as a workingman with white hair, but the encounter is brief and uncertain.

VIII: The Ray of Light in the Hovel

Arrives with his daughter as the charitable visitor.

Jondrette Comes Near Weeping

Visits the Jondrette hovel as a benefactor, bringing clothes and blankets, and promises to return with money.

Tariff of Licensed Cabs: Two Francs an Hour

Father of the young girl; departs in the fiacre that Marius fails to follow.

The Ray of Light in the Hovel

Arrives with the young girl as the charitable visitor, carrying a parcel.

Jondrette Comes Near Weeping

Visits the Jondrette hovel as a benefactor, bringing clothes and blankets, gives five francs, and promises sixty francs by evening.

XIII: Solus Cum Solo, in Loco Remoto, Non Cogitabuntur Orare Pater Noster

The intended victim of the ambush, whose identity remains mysterious to Marius.

Tariff of Licensed Cabs: Two Francs an Hour

Departs in a fiacre with the young girl; Marius attempts to follow but fails.

XI: Offers of Service from Misery to Wretchedness

M. Leblanc is the old gentleman who visited the Jondrettes with his daughter; Marius seeks his address.

The Use Made of M. Leblanc's Five-Franc Piece

Referred to as the philanthropist and Croesus, he is the target of Thénardier's scheme and is expected to return at six o'clock.

Solus Cum Solo, in Loco Remoto, Non Cogitabuntur Orare Pater Noster

M. Leblanc is the intended victim of the ambush; Marius is determined to save him and his daughter.

Marius' Two Chairs Form a Vis-a-Vis

The benefactor who arrives with charity, unaware of the trap being set.

One Should Always Begin by Arresting the Victims

The prisoner of the ruffians; escapes through the window during the confusion.

Marius Enters the Shadow

M. Leblanc, Cosette's guardian, is shadowed by Marius, who observes his daily routines and follows him home.

Marius Enters the Shadow

M. Leblanc is the mysterious benefactor who visits the Jondrette family, arousing Marius's curiosity and suspicion.