Monsieur Lecoq · Character

Corporal Bavois

An old soldier loyal to the d'Escorval family.

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Also known as Bavois, honest Bavois

First appearance: monsieur lecoq

Corporal Bavois shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old soldier ordered by the captain to search the house from top to bottom.

Corporal Bavois first appears in 0000 monsieur lecoq.

In XXIV: Old soldier ordered by the captain to search the house from top to bottom.

Later, in XXVI: Helps Mme. d'Escorval and Marie-Anne by providing a horse and escorting them to Montaignac.

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XXIV
Old soldier ordered by the captain to search the house from top to bottom.
XXVI
Helps Mme. d'Escorval and Marie-Anne by providing a horse and escorting them to Montaignac.
XXVIII
Escorts Marie-Anne to the citadel at Chanlouineau's request.
XXIX
Identified by Marie-Anne as the honest soldier needed to assist in the escape plan.
XXXV
Braces himself to lower the baron, discovers the rope was cut, narrowly avoids falling, and later rejoins Maurice and Marie-Anne.
XXXVI
Disguises himself as a peasant, supports the fugitives, and serves as a witness at the marriage.
XXXVIII
Accompanies Maurice and Jean to the Reche, carrying swords for the duel.

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