# Noël Rainguesson — Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc character guide > Noël Rainguesson in Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Étienne Roze, Rainguesson **First appearance:** 0018-iii-the-paladin-groans-and-boasts ## Snapshot Louis's witty, resourceful companion who scans the crowds at Rouen for rescuers, mistaking nine hundred monks for Joan's old campaigners in disguise. ## Who they are Noël shares Louis's sleepless vigil as Joan's condemnation spreads and the city swarms with crowds, scaffolds, and the stake being raised at St. Ouen. Together they watch the Abbot of Jumièges's monks file in, their fevered hopes transforming cowls into La Hire's face, ready to kill and be killed for the good cause. His loyalty and their shared, foolish, youthful hope make the betrayal's approach almost unbearable. ## Relationships ### [The Paladin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/the_paladin) _friendship_ Noël Rainguesson and The Paladin were fellow soldiers and close friends, often sharing adventures and banter. ### [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc) _friendship_ Noël Rainguesson was a loyal page and friend to Joan, serving her with dedication and affection. ### [The Paladin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/the_paladin) _friendship_ Noël Rainguesson and The Paladin were fellow soldiers and close friends, often sharing adventures and banter. ### [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc) _friendship_ Noël Rainguesson was a loyal page and friend to Joan, serving her with dedication and affection. ### [The Paladin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/the_paladin) _friendship_ Noël Rainguesson and The Paladin were fellow soldiers and close friends, often sharing adventures and banter. ### [Joan of Arc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/joan_of_arc) _friendship_ Noël Rainguesson was a loyal page and friend to Joan, serving her with dedication and affection. ## In the story ### [When Wolves Ran Free in Paris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/i-when-wolves-ran-free-in-paris) One of Louis's childhood playmates in Domremy. ### [Joan Tames the Mad Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/iv-joan-tames-the-mad-man) Attempts to justify his flight from the madman; also called Étienne Roze (the Sunflower). ### [The Paladin Groans and Boasts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/iii-the-paladin-groans-and-boasts) Mentioned as having been forcibly conscripted and sleeping in camp; the Paladin criticizes him as a coward. ### [Joan Leads Us Through the Enemy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/iv-joan-leads-us-through-the-enemy) Discovers the plot against Joan and reports it to headquarters. ### [We Pierce the Last Ambuscades](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/v-we-pierce-the-last-ambuscades) Teases the Paladin about his supposed discretion and tree-climbing during alarms. ### [VI: Joan Convinces the King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/vi-joan-convinces-the-king) Part of the group excited about the prospect of seeing the king. ### [Our Paladin in His Glory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/vii-our-paladin-in-his-glory) He hides and listens to the Paladin's tales, then brings Louis de Conte to hear them as well, acting as a curious observer of the Paladin's performances. ### [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) Appointed as Joan's messenger; teases the Paladin with a dream about his appointment. ### [The War March Is Begun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xi-the-war-march-is-begun) Converses with Louis about the Paladin's appointment and Joan's abilities. ### [Joan Puts Heart in Her Army](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xii-joan-puts-heart-in-her-army) Accompanies Louis, witnessing La Hire's arrival and the camp's reformation. ### [My Exquisite Poem Goes to Smash](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xv-my-exquisite-poem-goes-to-smash) Gifted reciter and mimic; learns Louis's poem by heart and is chosen to perform it. ### [Sweet Fruit of Bitter Truth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xvii-sweet-fruit-of-bitter-truth) Teases the Paladin and explains his 'old complaint' of prudence. ### [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 part of Joan's company; not directly active in this chapter. ### [XXIV: Tinsel Trappings of Nobility](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxiv-tinsel-trappings-of-nobility) Noël teases the Paladin about his surprise at the brothers' new rank, leading to a humorous exchange. ### [How Joan Took Jargeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxvii-how-joan-took-jargeau) Not explicitly mentioned, but likely part of the army as a companion. ### [Joan Hears News from Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxxvi-joan-hears-news-from-home) Present during the reunion; agrees with the Paladin about Laxart's tale. ### [We Win, but the King Balks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxxix-we-win-but-the-king-balks) Teases the Paladin about his reputation, prompting a typical quarrel. ### [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) Wounded while sheltering Joan from blows during the retreat. ### [Joan Sold to the English](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/ii-joan-sold-to-the-english) Escaped prisoner; reports the Paladin's death and the theft of the standard; broken-hearted by Joan's fate. ### [All Ready to Condemn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/iv-all-ready-to-condemn) Louis's friend; sent to secure a place at the trial to see Joan. ### [Fifty Experts Against a Novice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/v-fifty-experts-against-a-novice) Present in the courtroom with Louis, emotionally affected by the proceedings. ### [Her Sure Deliverance Foretold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/ix-her-sure-deliverance-foretold) Shares Louis's hope and joy at the prophecy, believing Joan will be rescued and returned home. ### [The Court Reorganized for Assassination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xi-the-court-reorganized-for-assassination) Mentioned as unable to attend the secret trial; the narrator sends him news of the change. ### [Joan's Masterstroke Diverted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xii-joan-s-masterstroke-diverted) Mentioned as having planned a rescue attempt with Louis de Conte. ### [Supreme in Direst Peril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xvii-supreme-in-direst-peril) Companion to Louis during walks about town, sharing in the gloom and concern for Joan. ### [Our Last Hopes of Rescue Fail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xix-our-last-hopes-of-rescue-fail) Accompanies Louis de Conte in searching for signs of rescue. ### [XXIII: The Time Is at Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/xxiii-the-time-is-at-hand) Shares in the despair and fleeting hope for a rescue with Louis. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/chapters/conclusion) Returns to Domremy with Louis, then fights; dies in the last great battle of the war. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_recollections_of_joan_of_arc_se/characters/noel_rainguesson - 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