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Tristan l'Hermite
The king's grim provost and chief executioner.
minor
Also known as Gossip Tristan, Tristan, Tristan the Hermit, Provost Tristan
First appearance: The Retreat in Which Monsieur Louis of France Says His Prayers
Tristan l'Hermite shows up with force in I: An Impartial Glance at the Ancient Magistracy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a friend of Robert d'Estouteville, provost of the marshals of the king's household.
Tristan l'Hermite first appears in 0064 v the retreat in which monsieur louis of france says his prayers.
In I: An Impartial Glance at the Ancient Magistracy: Mentioned as a friend of Robert d'Estouteville, provost of the marshals of the king's household.
Later, in The Retreat in Which Monsieur Louis of France Says His Prayers: The king's provost, he tersely suggests hanging Gringoire, showing his ruthless efficiency.
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- Rat Hole recluses
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- I: An Impartial Glance at the Ancient Magistracy
- The Retreat in Which Monsieur Louis of France Says His Prayers
- The Little Shoe
- La Creatura Bella Bianco Vestita
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See Tristan l'Hermite in The Retreat in Which Monsieur Louis of France Says His Prayers