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Métivier

A Parisian paper merchant who deals with David Séchard.

minor

Also known as M. Métivier

First appearance: part i two poets

See Métivier in part i two poetsBook page

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MCMadame ChardonDSDavid SéchardESEve SéchardBCBoniface CointetLCLucien ChardonMÉMétivier

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Supporting Characters
  • Angoulême Printers and Rivals
  • Protagonist

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See Métivier in part i two poets