Louis de l'Estorade

Letters from Two Brides

Mentioned as Renée's future husband, whose character and situation she evaluates pragmatically.

V: Renée de Maucombe to Louise de Chaulieu

Described as a pale, emaciated exile of thirty-seven who has suffered in Siberia; Renée's intended husband.

IX: Mme. de l’Estorade to Mlle. de Chaulieu

Renée's husband, whom she loves not passionately but without offense, and whom she aims to reconcile to life.

XIII: Mme. de l’Estorade to Mlle. de Chaulieu

Renée's husband, who regains youth and strength under her care; his letter is quoted.

XVII: The Same to the Same

Briefly mentioned as Renée's husband; Louise jokes about Renée's plan to make a genius of him.

XVIII: Mme. de l’Estorade to Louise de Chaulieu

Renée's husband; she discusses her strategy of managing his intimacy and guiding him toward distinction.

XX: Renée de l’Estorade to Louise de Chaulieu

Louis is Renée's husband, described as having a perfect temper and an active, self-absorbed love; Renée calls him 'my child' in private.

XXV: Renée de l’Estorade to Louise de Chaulieu

Renée's husband, whose happiness and orderly life are part of her daily experience.

XXVIII: Renée de l’Estorade to Louise de Macumer

Renée's husband; he is attentive and anxious during her pregnancy, and she notes his surprise at the conception.

M. de l’Estorade to the Baronne de Macumer

Writes the letter announcing the birth of his son and expressing gratitude for Louise's kindness.

XXX: Louise de Macumer to Renée de l’Estorade

Renée's husband; his letter to Felipe prompted Louise's reply.

XXXI: Renée de l’Estorade to Louise de Macumer

Renée's husband; he is overjoyed at the birth of his son, works harder, and shows renewed devotion to Renée.

XXXII: Mme. de Macumer to Mme. de l’Estorade

Renée's baby son, referred to as the 'monkey godson' and 'little Armand'.

XXXIII: Mme. de l’Estorade to Mme. de Macumer

Renée's husband, mentioned as part of the plan to meet the distinguished guests.

XXXV: The Same to the Same

Renée's husband; Louise notes his political potential and asks Renée to tell him the truth about her departure.

XXXVI: The Vicomtesse de l’Estorade to the Baronne de Macumer

Renée's husband, mentioned as an example of how Renée maintains his authority through private submission and public respect.

XXXVIII: The Vicomtesse de l’Estorade to the Baronne de Macumer

Renée's husband; noted as not yet forty, and his political career is discussed in relation to the dissolution.

XL: The Comtesse de l’Estorade to the Baronne de Macumer

Renée's husband; he fetches doctors and believes in medical authority.

XLI: The Baronne de Macumer to the Vicomtesse de l’Estorade

Promoted to officer of the Legion of Honour, as announced by Louise.

XLII: Renée to Louise

Renée's husband; his granduncle is godfather to their new daughter.

XLIV: The Same to the Same

Renée's husband, who visits Louise frequently and is politically successful in Paris.

XLV: Renée to Louise

Renée's husband, who is tasked with finding a house in Paris and has been offered a ministry position.

XLVI: Mme. de Macumer to the Comtesse de l’Estorade

Mentioned as little Armand, Louise's godson, whom she wishes to see.

XLVII: Renée to Louise

Renée's husband, who must remain in Provence due to elections.

Second Part

Renée's husband, whose marriage is based on duty and family alliance.

XLVIII: The Baronne de Macumer to the Comtesse de l’Estorade

Mentioned as a peer of France and head of the Audit Department, whose position reassures Louise.

Mme. de l’Estorade to Mme. de Macumer

Mentioned as Renée's husband, whom she has not yet told about Louise's marriage plans.

LI: The Comtesse de l’Estorade to Mme. Marie Gaston

Renée's husband, who has adapted politically and holds a position in the Audit Department and Peerage.

LIII: Mme. de l’Estorade to Mme. Gaston

Renée's husband, mentioned indirectly in the context of her marriage and family duties.

LV: The Comtesse de l’Estorade to Mme. Gaston

Renée confided in him about Louise's frantic state.

LVII: The Comtesse de l’Estorade to the Comte de l’Estorade

Renée's husband; recipient of the letter, asked to take the children to Provence and later to act as guardian for Gaston's children.