Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc · Character

Manchon

A sympathetic notary at Joan's trial.

minor

Also known as that good Manchon, poor Manchon

First appearance: III: Weaving the Net About Her

Manchon's tie to Joan of Arc is one of the pressures that moves Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A sympathetic notary at the trial, troubled by the proceedings.

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Manchon first appears in 0060 iii weaving the net about her.

With Joan of Arc (professional): Manchon was the trial notary who recorded Joan's testimony, showing a mix of duty and reluctant sympathy. With Joan of Arc (professional): Manchon was the trial notary who recorded Joan's testimony, showing a mix of duty and reluctant sympathy. With Joan of Arc (professional): Manchon was the trial notary who recorded Joan's testimony, showing a mix of duty and reluctant sympathy.

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Character groups

Joan's Supporters and Allies
Key Figures in Joan's Campaign and Trial
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Joan of Arc
professional · ambivalent
Manchon was the trial notary who recorded Joan's testimony, showing a mix of duty and… How this plays out →
Joan of Arc
professional · ambivalent
Manchon was the trial notary who recorded Joan's testimony, showing a mix of duty and… How this plays out →
Joan of Arc
professional · ambivalent
Manchon was the trial notary who recorded Joan's testimony, showing a mix of duty and… How this plays out →

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See Manchon in III: Weaving the Net About Her

In the story

Manchon appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book III: Trial and Martyrdom
A sympathetic notary at the trial, troubled by the proceedings.
III: Weaving the Net About Her
Chief recorder of the trial, friendly to Joan, employs Louis de Conte.
All Ready to Condemn
Louis's master; a court scribe who is saddened and prepares for the trial.
The Maid Baffles Her Persecutors
The recorder who informs Louis de Conte of Cauchon's scheme; later testifies at the Tribunal of Rehabilitation about Joan's wisdom and memory.
Her Sure Deliverance Foretold
Mentioned as a secretary who later testifies to the accuracy of the trial record.
X: The Inquisitors at Their Wits’ End
Mentioned as 'that good Manchon' in the context of the trial.
XIII: The Third Trial Fails
Referenced as the clerk who records Joan's previous answers.
Joan Struggles with Her Twelve Lies
Records the proceedings and bravely notes in the margin that the Twelve Lies contradict Joan's actual statements.
Undaunted by Threat of Burning
Risks his life by writing 'Superba responsio!' in the margin of the record to commemorate Joan's brave answer.
XVI: Joan Stands Defiant Before the Rack
The scribe who informs Louis that the torture was avoided due to fear of Joan's death or her retraction under pain.
The Betrayal
Mentioned as having leanings toward Joan, but is sidelined by Cauchon who appoints another recorder.
Joan Gives the Fatal Answer
Reluctantly accompanies Louis to the dungeon; writes 'Responsio Mortifera' (Fatal Answer) in the margin.
XXIII: The Time Is at Hand
Accompanies Louis and the friars to Joan's cell, delivers Joan's message to Louis, and records her muttered lines.

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