Monsieur Lecoq · Character
Balstain
A peasant who testifies in the investigation.
minor
Also known as honest Balstain
First appearance: monsieur lecoq
Balstain shows up with force in XXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The innkeeper who first betrays Lacheneur and later argues with Chupin over the reward, swearing a vengeful oath.
Balstain first appears in 0000 monsieur lecoq.
In XXXI: The innkeeper who first betrays Lacheneur and later argues with Chupin over the reward, swearing a vengeful oath.
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- Central families and conspirators
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Balstain in monsieur lecoq