Mauprat · Character

Marcasse

A gaunt, solemn mole-catcher who speaks in clipped riddles, carries a long sword, and serves his friends with Don Quixote's unshakable honor.

supporting

Also known as Don Marcasse, the worthy Marcasse, M. Marcasse

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in Mauprat, Marcasse is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The mole-catcher, a silent and dignified figure, accompanies Patience and mediates the confrontation with Bernard.

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With Patience (friendship): Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect. With Edmée de Mauprat (friendship): Edmée and Marcasse share a cordial…

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See Marcasse in ii

Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Moral and intellectual guides
Protagonist
Mauprat family and local figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Patience
friendship · positive
Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
Edmée de Mauprat
friendship · positive
Blaireau
friendship · positive
Blaireau
friendship · positive
Patience
friendship · positive
Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
Patience
friendship · positive
Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
Edmée de Mauprat
friendship · positive

Patience
Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.
Edmée de Mauprat
Edmée and Marcasse share a cordial friendship, with Marcasse often aiding her and her allies.
Blaireau
Blaireau is Marcasse's loyal dog and constant companion, aiding him in hunting and daily life.
Blaireau
Blaireau is Marcasse's loyal dog and constant companion, aiding him in hunting and daily life.
Patience
Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.
Patience
Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.
Edmée de Mauprat
Edmée and Marcasse share a cordial friendship, with Marcasse often aiding her and her allies.

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In the story

Marcasse appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

V
The mole-catcher, a silent and dignified figure, accompanies Patience and mediates the confrontation with Bernard.
VII
Climbs to observe the fire at Roche-Mauprat, is knocked over by Bernard, and attempts to lecture Patience.
Chapter XV
Leaves Sainte-Severe to serve M. de la Marche, then joins Bernard in America as a sergeant; shows revolutionary enthusiasm and loyalty.
Chapter XVI
Returns with Bernard; shows emotion upon seeing Blaireau and Patience; weeps at the reunion.
Chapter XVII
Accompanies Bernard to Roche-Mauprat, shares confidences, and later returns alone to investigate the mysterious events.
Chapter XX
Mentioned by Bernard as a capable tracker to monitor John Mauprat's movements.
Chapter XXII
Cares for Bernard during his delirium, later informs him that Edmée is alive.
Chapter XXIII
Weeps for Bernard and tries to defend him, though he also believes him guilty.
Chapter XXIV
Loyally investigates the crime, gathers depositions, and supports Bernard in prison.
XXV
The only witness considered truly for the defense.
XXVI
Marcasse follows Bernard back to prison after the respite, but his humble birth limits what he can do to help.
Chapter XXVIII
Cleverly conveys a letter from Arthur and Edmée to Abbé Aubert in prison, and later assists in the search at Roche-Mauprat.
The Return to Sainte-Severe and the Moral of the Story
Remains with Bernard until his death near the end of the French Revolution.

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