Citizen Chauvelin

Jean Baptiste Carrier

Chauvelin and Carrier are ruthless revolutionary colleagues, collaborating on brutal political repression.

Fleury

Chauvelin commands Fleury as a subordinate agent in his espionage and security operations.

Yvonne de Kernogan

Chauvelin relentlessly pursues Yvonne as a target of revolutionary justice and personal vendetta.

Paul Friche

Chauvelin employs Friche as a low-level spy and henchman in his intelligence network.

Sir Percy Blakeney

Chauvelin is Sir Percy's arch-nemesis, obsessively hunting the Scarlet Pimpernel.

Pierre Adet

Chauvelin and Adet work together as revolutionary agents coordinating arrests and political repression.

Martin-Roget

Chauvelin and Martin-Roget are allied revolutionary agents who share intelligence and coordinate persecution.

Jean Baptiste Carrier

Chauvelin and Carrier are ruthless revolutionary colleagues, collaborating on brutal political repression.

Jean Baptiste Carrier

Chauvelin and Carrier are ruthless revolutionary colleagues, collaborating on brutal political repression.

Fleury

Chauvelin commands Fleury as a subordinate agent in his espionage and security operations.

Fleury

Chauvelin commands Fleury as a subordinate agent in his espionage and security operations.

Pierre Adet

Chauvelin and Adet work together as revolutionary agents coordinating arrests and political repression.

The Moor

The stranger, a Frenchman with a Gallic accent, rides through the fog to the Bottom Inn, impatient and cold.

IV

The stranger who arrives at the inn, speaking with a French accent and showing impatience and authority.

II: The Bottom Inn

Formerly powerful, now diminished, Chauvelin meets Martin-Roget at the Bottom Inn, warning him about the Scarlet Pimpernel's knowledge of his identity.

I

Referred to as 'the Captain' initially, but revealed to be Citizen Chauvelin; he sits huddled in the inglenook, sipping ale and observing the stranger with scorn.

II

Shows deference to Martin-Roget, revealing his diminished status and self-control despite past power.

III

Recounts the drowning of priests with savage satisfaction, showing his descent into revolutionary brutality.

IV

Warns Martin-Roget that the Scarlet Pimpernel knows his true identity; reflects on his own past humiliations and the ruthless paranoia of the Revolution.

V

Listens to Martin-Roget's story and feels a sympathetic connection through their shared desire for vengeance.

Chapter VI

Listens silently to Martin-Roget, then reminds him of the Hollandia meeting at Portishead.

VI: The Scarlet Pimpernel

Met by Martin-Roget at the Bottom Inn; involved in plotting against the duc de Kernogan and his daughter, and is an old adversary of the Scarlet Pimpernel.

Book II: Nantes, December, 1793

Collaborates with Carrier to trap the Scarlet Pimpernel.

I: The Tiger's Lair

Referenced as an example of failed hatred; Carrier mocks his obsession with the Scarlet Pimpernel.

II

A stranger allowed only as far as the anteroom of Carrier's chambers.

Chapter IV

Present at the audience, later testifies against Carrier at his trial.

V

Remains silent and unmoved throughout the confrontation, observing with detached amusement.

VII

Calmly advises Martin-Roget to join him for a walk along the quay to Le Bouffay for counsel.

II: Le Bouffay

Thin, frail, ascetic, and calculating; he warns Martin-Roget that the Scarlet Pimpernel is in Nantes and will try to rescue Yvonne, recalling his own past failure in Boulogne.

I

Depicted as thin, frail, and ascetic, with delicate hands; the spiritual, calculating side of the Revolution, devoid of personal hatred but ruthless toward enemies of the State.

II

Accompanies Martin-Roget into the stronghold, mentions his ongoing contact with the Committee of Public Safety, and exerts a subtle fascination over Martin-Roget.

III

Warns Martin-Roget about the Scarlet Pimpernel's presence in Nantes and his intent to rescue Yvonne.

IV

Leads the pursuit, questions the sergeant and Paul Friche, and offers a reward for the strangers.

V

Receives the report from Paul Friche, takes possession of the packet of papers, and conceals it from Martin-Roget.

III: The Fowlers

Advises patience and a subtle approach to lure Yvonne to the Rat Mort; warns of English adventurers and overrules Martin-Roget's violent impulses.

II

Follows Martin-Roget in silence, observing the guards and the surroundings with keen, hateful eyes.

III

Observes Yvonne closely, deduces she knows nothing of the Scarlet Pimpernel's plans, and prepares to set a trap.

IV

Calm and manipulative, he warns of English adventurers and proposes a subtle plan to lure Yvonne into the trap, while secretly plotting against the Scarlet Pimpernel.

V

Chauvelin examines the packet of papers alone in his room, plotting against the Scarlet Pimpernel.

The Net

Manipulates Carrier and Lalouët, using their greed and fear to secure cooperation for his plan to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel.

I

Seeks an audience with Carrier to report the Scarlet Pimpernel's presence in Nantes and proposes a plan to capture him.

Chapter II

Analyzes the captured papers and plots to use them against the Scarlet Pimpernel, feeling a grim pleasure in the challenge.

III

Devises the trap for the Scarlet Pimpernel, insisting on careful coordination with Carrier and Fleury.

IV

Secures Carrier's backing and Fleury's obedience; leaves determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel.

V: The Message of Hope

Present with Martin-Roget during their visit to Yvonne.

I

Chauvelin is present with Martin-Roget, having left Yvonne after their visit.

The Rat Mort

Masterminds the trap at the Rat Mort, coordinating with Fleury and Martin-Roget to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel.

V

Orchestrates the trap for Yvonne and the Scarlet Pimpernel; waits eagerly for the Englishman to appear.

VIII: The English Adventurers

Whispers with Martin-Roget, orders waiting, and offers reward for capturing the English spies.

III

Present in the conversation, urging patience to capture English spies.

IV

Directs the operation, offers a reward for capturing the spies, and urges patience.

IX: The Proconsul

Actively involved in the pursuit; learns of the imposter Paul Friche; is knocked down by the departing coach; later runs to investigate Lalouët's voice.

I

Runs alongside Martin-Roget and Fleury, learning of the deception with Paul Friche, and is intensely focused on capturing the English spy.

II

Chauvelin is present, advising Fleury to allow the town guard to assist in flushing out the spy, showing his strategic and diplomatic nature.

II

Attempts to calm Carrier and assert control, but is knocked down and bruised during the proconsul's frantic escape.

IV

Hobbling across the Place, determined to stay until the Englishman is captured.

V

Chauvelin is missing; he fled the scene of his discomfiture, dazed and distraught, after failing to recognize Blakeney.