Eugène Chanlouineau

Marie-Anne Lacheneur

Eugène Chanlouineau is a wealthy peasant who is deeply in love with Marie-Anne and becomes her suitor, though she does not fully reciprocate.

Marie-Anne Lacheneur

Eugène Chanlouineau is a wealthy peasant who is deeply in love with Marie-Anne and becomes her suitor, though she does not fully reciprocate.

Marie-Anne Lacheneur

Eugène Chanlouineau is a wealthy peasant who is deeply in love with Marie-Anne and becomes her suitor, though she does not fully reciprocate.

I

A young farmer who defiantly opposes the duke's return and defends his land, the Borderie.

VI

Reports the duke's arrival and the peasants' sycophantic behavior; his clothing is torn from a conflict with the duke.

VII

Correctly reported the demonstrations; the peasants take sides against him due to the duke's gift.

VIII

Announces his betrothal to Marie-Anne Lacheneur, causing Maurice's distress.

IX

Rumored to be Marie-Anne's intended husband, though she denies any arrangement.

XI

Stands beside Lacheneur, surveying the group with a threatening demeanor.

XII

Mentioned as the rumored fiancé of Marie-Anne, and as a potential rival to Martial.

XIII

Mentioned as the proposed husband for Marie-Anne.

Chapter XVI

Present as Lacheneur's partner in the peddling scheme; turns livid upon hearing Marie-Anne's name linked to the Marquis de Sairmeuse.

XVII

Mentioned as the rumored fiancé of Marie-Anne, which she denies.

XVIII

Mentioned as a rival for Marie-Anne's hand and as an aider and abettor in Lacheneur's conspiracy.

XIX

Dictates a letter to Martial about a wedding with a blank date, hinting at the conspiracy; he tramps the country with Lacheneur and Jean.

Chapter XX

Named as a leader of the uprising and author of the letter that Chupin delivers.

XXI

Interrupts the baron and priest's arguments, urging the group to stop wasting time and move forward.

XXIII

Mentions that only fifteen men remain from the column he and Maurice commanded, including Marie-Anne.

XXV

Reported among the prisoners in the citadel.

XXVI

Also at the top of the list; promises to save the baron, as relayed by Corporal Bavois.

XXVII

Among the accused, holds his head proudly and shows confidence, making a reassuring gesture to Maurice.

XXVIII

Condemned to death, he gives Marie-Anne two letters: one implicating the Marquis de Sairmeuse in the conspiracy, and a personal note for her.

XXIX

Provides Marie-Anne with a key word to gain access to the Duc de Sairmeuse.

The Baron's Escape Plot

Whispers to the baron in court, hinting at a plan for escape, though his words are initially dismissed as fear.

XXXII

In his cell, he agonizes over his feigned cowardice and fears for Marie-Anne's success, but dies content after learning of the baron's escape.

XXXVI

Posthumously appears through his letter, bequeathing his property to Marie-Anne.

XLIII

His will, leaving Marie-Anne an income and the Borderie, is a topic of gossip and fuels Blanche's rage.

XLVI

Mentioned by Marie-Anne as the source of her furniture and luxury.