# Dunois — Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc character guide > Dunois in Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain. **Role:** supporting **First appearance:** 0033-xviii-joan-s-first-battlefield ## Snapshot The Bastard of Orleans, a seasoned French captain who once balked Joan and learned better, now one of her most useful allies in the field. ## Who they are Dunois commands the army Joan needs moved, and he has already felt the sting of crossing her once. Chastened, he becomes the practical hand that turns her fierce will into marching columns and victualed towns. He matters because he bridges the gap between Joan's visions and the grubby mechanics of war. ## Relationships ### [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc) _friendship_ Dunois was the Bastard of Orleans, a key French military leader who became a trusted ally and friend to Joan. ### [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc) _friendship_ Dunois was the Bastard of Orleans, a key French military leader who became a trusted ally and friend to Joan. ### [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc) _friendship_ Dunois was the Bastard of Orleans, a key French military leader who became a trusted ally and friend to Joan. ## In the story ### [Book II: In Court and Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/book-ii-in-court-and-camp) Military commander who supports Joan's leadership. ### [VIII: Joan Persuades Her Inquisitors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/viii-joan-persuades-her-inquisitors) Not directly mentioned in this chapter excerpt, but the Duke of Alençon is introduced as a relative of the King who becomes Joan's supporter. ### [She Is Made General-in-Chief](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/ix-she-is-made-general-in-chief) The Bastard of Orleans, a veteran commander now under Joan's command. ### [The Maid's Sword and Banner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/x-the-maid-s-sword-and-banner) The Great Bastard, governor of Orleans, who had been clamoring for Joan to be sent to him. ### [The War March Is Begun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xi-the-war-march-is-begun) Mentioned as the 'chief knight' who explained the concept of the 'seeing eye.' ### [Checked by the Folly of the Wise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xiii-checked-by-the-folly-of-the-wise) The Bastard of Orleans, who advises the generals to deceive Joan and later faces her rebuke for the blunder. ### [What the English Answered](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xiv-what-the-english-answered) Witnesses Joan's challenge to Talbot and is sent to Blois to take command of the army. ### [Joan's First Battlefield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xviii-joan-s-first-battlefield) Arrives on the battlefield, urges caution, but ultimately supports Joan's assault on St. Loup. ### [Joan Makes Cowards Brave Victors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xx-joan-makes-cowards-brave-victors) Hesitates when questioned by Joan about the council's plan, but eventually concedes that the council knew the bridge forts were the true objective. ### [She Gently Reproves Her Dear Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxi-she-gently-reproves-her-dear-friend) Mentioned as one of the men to whom Joan sends her command to keep the army in place. ### [XXII: The Fate of France Decided](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxii-the-fate-of-france-decided) Sounded the retreat, which Joan countermanded; he was present during the assault. ### [XXIII: Joan Inspires the Tawdry King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxiii-joan-inspires-the-tawdry-king) Mentioned as one of Joan's generals present at the festivities and the journey to Tours. ### [At Last—Forward!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxv-at-last-forward) Present at the Castle of Loches during Joan's plea to the King; through him we know what happened. ### [XXVI: The Last Doubts Scattered](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxvi-the-last-doubts-scattered) Among the chiefs who resolutely uphold Joan's side in the council. ### [How Joan Took Jargeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxvii-how-joan-took-jargeau) Present at the surrender of the Earl of Suffolk, demanding his surrender alongside the Duke d'Alençon. ### [Fierce Talbot Reconsiders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxix-fierce-talbot-reconsiders) Questions Joan's decision to delay battle but respects her authority. ### [XXX: The Red Field of Patay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxx-the-red-field-of-patay) The Bastard of Orleans, eager to join the battle but restrained by Joan's command to wait. ### [The Jests of the Burgundians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-jests-of-the-burgundians) Mentions as part of the procession of knights and nobles. ### [XL: Treachery Conquers Joan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xl-treachery-conquers-joan) Implied as part of the army; not directly mentioned but present in the campaign. ### [XL: Treachery Conquers Joan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xl-treachery-conquers-joan) Not directly mentioned in this excerpt. ### [XLI: The Maid Will March No More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xli-the-maid-will-march-no-more) Not explicitly mentioned in this chapter; omitted. ### [Joan Sold to the English](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/ii-joan-sold-to-the-english) Mentioned as one of the knights who helped steal back the standard. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/conclusion) Lives to see France free and testifies at the Rehabilitation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/dunois - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters