# Aline de Kercadiou — Scaramouche character guide > Aline de Kercadiou in Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Aline, Cousin Aline, Mademoiselle de Kercadiou, Mlle. de Kercadiou **First appearance:** 0000-book-i-the-robe ## Snapshot André-Louis's noble cousin, whose clear-eyed affection cuts through his poses and whose hand, held at last in her father's garden, hints at a happiness the gathering storm may not permit. ## Who they are Aline de Kercadiou moves between the drawing rooms of the old nobility and the dangerous pull of her cousin's world, bound by family loyalty yet unwilling to see André-Louis as merely a scoundrel. She alone names his blindness, teasing that she has never known him to lack presumption, and the moment of their clasped hands before her father suggests what both have long refused to admit. Her presence raises the stakes of every quarrel between André-Louis and the men of her class. ## Relationships ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _romantic_ Aline is the object of André-Louis's deep romantic affection, though their relationship is complicated by social barriers and misunderstandings. ### [M. de Kercadiou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/m_de_kercadiou) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is Aline's uncle and guardian, with a protective but traditional relationship. ### [Kersain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/kersain) _social_ Kersain is a friend and fellow aristocrat who socializes with Aline. ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _romantic_ Aline is the object of André-Louis's deep romantic affection, though their relationship is complicated by social barriers and misunderstandings. ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _romantic_ Aline is the object of André-Louis's deep romantic affection, though their relationship is complicated by social barriers and misunderstandings. ### [M. de Kercadiou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/m_de_kercadiou) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is Aline's uncle and guardian, with a protective but traditional relationship. ### [Kersain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/kersain) _social_ Kersain is a friend and fellow aristocrat who socializes with Aline. ### [M. de Kercadiou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/m_de_kercadiou) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is Aline's uncle and guardian, with a protective but traditional relationship. ### [Kersain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/kersain) _social_ Kersain is a friend and fellow aristocrat who socializes with Aline. ## In the story ### [II: The Aristocrat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-the-aristocrat) The niece of M. de Kercadiou; walks on the terrace; receives the Marquis's visit and agrees to see him tomorrow; torn between ambition and her better self. ### [IX: The Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-aftermath) Meets André-Louis on the road, warns him of the danger, and offers her horse and help, but agrees not to involve the Marquis. ### [VIII: The Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/viii-the-dream) Confronts André-Louis about his association with the theatre and Climène; expresses disdain for actresses and defends her own marriage plans. ### [IX: The Awakening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-awakening) Seen in a box at the theatre with the Marquis; André-Louis's reputed left-handed cousin. ### [X: Contrition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/x-contrition) Expresses outrage at the Marquis's infidelity and insists on breaking their engagement, using blunt language that shocks her aunt. ### [Book III: The Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-iii-the-sword) André-Louis's love interest, caught between her affection for him and her loyalty to her class. ### [IV: Interlude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iv-interlude) Delighted by the proximity to Paris and the heart of events; her presence helps her uncle tolerate the move. ### [V: At Meudon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/v-at-meudon) Intervenes on André's behalf, follows him after his dismissal, and asks for the truth about the Feydau event. ### [Madame de Plougastel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vi-madame-de-plougastel) Facilitates the reunion between André-Louis and Mme. de Plougastel, and later helps reconcile him with his godfather. ### [X: Torn Pride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/x-torn-pride) Pleads with the Marquis to spare André-Louis; reveals her close bond with André-Louis, calling him almost a brother; angered by the Marquis's jealous question. ### [XI: The Returning Carriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xi-the-returning-carriage) Visits André-Louis to beg him to avoid the duel, but is rebuffed; left numbed and horrified, convinced he is going to his death. ### [XII: Inferences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xii-inferences) Observed by André-Louis after the duel; her distress at the Marquis's wound leads him to infer she loves the Marquis. ### [XIII: Towards the Climax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xiii-towards-the-climax) Refuses to receive the Marquis again; seen by André-Louis at the theatre but does not see him. ### [XIV: The Overwhelming Reason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xiv-the-overwhelming-reason) The intended beneficiary of the safe-conduct; her rescue from Paris is the primary goal. ### [XV: Sanctuary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xv-sanctuary) Waits with Mme. de Plougastel, observes the Marquis's arrival, and is present when André-Louis appears. ### [The Barrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xvi-the-barrier) Witnesses the revelation and advises burning the safe-conducts to neutralize the threat. ### [Safe-Conduct](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xvii-safe-conduct) Present during the revelation; watches with wonder and commiseration. ### [Sunrise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xviii-sunrise) Confronts André-Louis about his misunderstanding of her feelings, confessing that her love was always for him, not the Marquis. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/aline_de_kercadiou - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters