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Maurice d'Escorval

The baron's son, hopelessly in love with Marie-Anne Lacheneur, whose inexplicable refusals drive him to the edge of death and into the heart of the mystery.

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Also known as Maurice, Monsieur Maurice, Marie-Anne

First appearance: monsieur lecoq

As a major figure in Monsieur Lecoq, Maurice d'Escorval is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Supporter of Lacheneur, involved in the honor-driven conflict.

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Maurice d'Escorval first appears in 0000 monsieur lecoq.

In Part II: The Honor of the Name: Supporter of Lacheneur, involved in the honor-driven conflict.

Later, in II: Brings news of the Duc de Sairmeuse's arrival; exchanges a meaningful glance with Marie-Anne, who hints at testing his heart.

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Part II: The Honor of the Name
Supporter of Lacheneur, involved in the honor-driven conflict.
II
Brings news of the Duc de Sairmeuse's arrival; exchanges a meaningful glance with Marie-Anne, who hints at testing his heart.
IV
Intervenes to defend Marie-Anne and Lacheneur, establishing a rivalry with Martial de Sairmeuse.
V
Delayed by his love for Marie-Anne; overhears Martial's threats; struggles with rage but maintains calm; declares his love and intention to marry Marie-Anne.
VI
Declares his love for Marie-Anne and asks for her hand in marriage, showing his devotion and courage in the face of social upheaval.
VIII
Overhears news of Marie-Anne's betrothal to Chanlouineau and is consumed by despair; watches the Sairmeuse château being occupied by the duke and his son.
IX
Desperate and jealous, he proposes elopement but is rejected by Marie-Anne.
X
Seen with Marie-Anne in the pine-grove, prompting Martial's angry impulse to pause.
XI
Confronts Martial de Sairmeuse, physically throws him, and declares his intention to marry Marie-Anne Lacheneur.
XII
Referenced as Marie-Anne's beloved, dismissed by Lacheneur, and a rival Martial considers removing.
XV
Falls dangerously ill after the events in the grove, delirious for a week, then recovers and confides in his father.
XVIII
Recovering from illness, he deduces his father's visit to Lacheneur and resolves to join the conspiracy to win Marie-Anne.
XIX
Revealed as the man seen leaving Lacheneur's house; he is deeply involved in Lacheneur's activities, hurrying from hamlet to hamlet and visiting the Reche nightly.
XXI
Chooses to honor his oath as second-in-command of the rebels, despite his father's pleas to stay.
XXIV
Returns with Marie-Anne, lies to the captain about his whereabouts, and confesses he used his father's name for the conspiracy.
XXV
Travels to Montaignac with Abbé Midon to intervene for the prisoners; reaffirms his love for Marie-Anne and resolves to save her father and brother.
XXVII
Present in the chapel, overcome with emotion and leaning on the abbé for support.
XXVIII
Forcibly carried from the citadel by officers, he struggles and feels guilty that his father faces execution for his actions.
XXXIV
Author of the accusatory letter read aloud by Martial, challenging the Marquis de Courtornieu.
XXXV
Accompanies his father's rescue; parts with the officers who helped them; continues with Marie-Anne and Bavois.
XXXVI
Disguises himself as Dubois, arranges the marriage with Marie-Anne, and leads the group's escape.
XXXVII
Returns with Marie-Anne and Bavois, is sent away by the abbé, then writes a challenge to Martial.
XXXVIII
Confronts Martial at the Reche for a duel; breaks his sword and accuses Martial of betrayal when soldiers arrive.
XLVI
Mentioned as the father of Marie-Anne's child.
XLVII
Returns unexpectedly with Corporal Bavois, learns of his father's safety, and is devastated by Marie-Anne's death.
XLIX
Heartbroken by Marie-Anne's death, he searches obsessively for their child with the help of Abbé Midon and Corporal Bavois, but the quest remains fruitless.
LIV
Mentioned as Marie-Anne's husband via a marriage certificate found in Blanche's casket.
LV
Visits Martial in prison; the examination is only nominal due to their agitation.
Epilogue
Mentioned as the recipient of a note from Segmuller; his son is revealed to have been raised by Jean Lacheneur.

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