Mr. Incoul’s Misadventure · Character

Karl

A servant or attendant who grows a moustache.

minor

First appearance: XIV: Karl Grows a Moustache

Karl's tie to Mr. Incoul is one of the pressures that moves Mr. Incoul’s Misadventure—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mr. Incoul (professional): Karl is a servant or employee of Mr. Incoul, handling domestic or personal tasks. With Mr. Incoul (professional): Karl is a servant or employee of Mr. Incoul, handling domestic or…

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Character Web

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Professional
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Minor and mysterious figures
Protagonist
Central family and drama

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Closing

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Mr. Incoul
professional · positive
Karl is a servant or employee of Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Incoul
professional · positive
Karl is a servant or employee of Mr. How this plays out →

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In the story

Karl appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Mr. Incoul’s Misadventure
Transformed by Mr. Incoul from a courier into a gentleman as part of the revenge scheme.
VI: Biarritz
The courier; his enthusiasm for Ostend leads Mr. Incoul to reject that destination; assists with the journey.
What May Be Seen from a Palco
Stands at the carriage door, has already engaged a palco, and guides a mozo with refreshments to the box.
An Unexpected Guest
The courier who escorts the ladies to the hotel and later mounts the carriage box.
XI: The House in the Parc Monceau
Mr. Incoul consults with him before sending a telegram and is seen talking to him in the hall.
XIV: Karl Grows a Moustache
Ordered to shave his whiskers, be measured at Cumberland's, and take a room at the Meurice; awaits further instructions.
Mr. Incoul Goes Over the Accounts
Summoned by Mr. Incoul to go over accounts.

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