# Marcasse — Mauprat character guide

> Marcasse in Mauprat by George Sand.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0005-ii

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Patience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/patience)

_friendship_

Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.

### [Edmée de Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/edmee_de_mauprat)

_friendship_

Edmée and Marcasse share a cordial friendship, with Marcasse often aiding her and her allies.

### [Blaireau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/blaireau)

_friendship_

Blaireau is Marcasse's loyal dog and constant companion, aiding him in hunting and daily life.

### [Blaireau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/blaireau)

_friendship_

Blaireau is Marcasse's loyal dog and constant companion, aiding him in hunting and daily life.

### [Patience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/patience)

_friendship_

Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.

### [Patience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/patience)

_friendship_

Marcasse and Patience are close companions, often hunting together and sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.

### [Edmée de Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/edmee_de_mauprat)

_friendship_

Edmée and Marcasse share a cordial friendship, with Marcasse often aiding her and her allies.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/v)

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

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/vii)

Climbs to observe the fire at Roche-Mauprat, is knocked over by Bernard, and attempts to lecture Patience.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xvi)

Returns with Bernard; shows emotion upon seeing Blaireau and Patience; weeps at the reunion.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xvii)

Accompanies Bernard to Roche-Mauprat, shares confidences, and later returns alone to investigate the mysterious events.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xx)

Mentioned by Bernard as a capable tracker to monitor John Mauprat's movements.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxii)

Cares for Bernard during his delirium, later informs him that Edmée is alive.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxiii)

Weeps for Bernard and tries to defend him, though he also believes him guilty.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxiv)

Loyally investigates the crime, gathers depositions, and supports Bernard in prison.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxv)

The only witness considered truly for the defense.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxvi)

Marcasse follows Bernard back to prison after the respite, but his humble birth limits what he can do to help.

### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxx)

Remains with Bernard until his death near the end of the French Revolution.

## Links

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