# M. Binet — Scaramouche character guide > M. Binet in Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Binet, Scaramouche, Florimond Binet, the great mime Florimond Binet **First appearance:** 0010-book-ii-the-buskin ## Snapshot The vain, calculating manager of a threadbare touring troupe, who plucks a runaway lawyer from obscurity and then watches his own authority slip away to the newcomer's genius. ## Who they are Binet has spent a lifetime on the road, playing Pantaloon and counting every sou, and he sees in André-Louis a chance to escape hedges and empty bellies forever. His oily gratitude curdles as the company begins to credit Scaramouche, not Binet, for its success, and the malevolence that only slumbers in him stirs. His resentment of the partner who fills his purse while emptying him of command quietly poisons the troupe's triumph. ## Relationships ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _professional_ André-Louis works as a writer and collaborator with Binet, the manager of the theatre troupe. ### [Polichinelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/polichinelle) _professional_ Polichinelle is a puppet character performed by Binet, representing his artistic creation and livelihood. ### [Climène](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/climene) _professional_ Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. ### [Leandre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/leandre) _professional_ Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions. ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _professional_ André-Louis works as a writer and collaborator with Binet, the manager of the theatre troupe. ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _professional_ André-Louis works as a writer and collaborator with Binet, the manager of the theatre troupe. ### [Polichinelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/polichinelle) _professional_ Polichinelle is a puppet character performed by Binet, representing his artistic creation and livelihood. ### [Polichinelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/polichinelle) _professional_ Polichinelle is a puppet character performed by Binet, representing his artistic creation and livelihood. ### [Climène](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/climene) _professional_ Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. ### [Leandre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/leandre) _professional_ Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions. ### [Climène](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/climene) _professional_ Climène is an actress in Binet's troupe, working under his direction. ### [Leandre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/leandre) _professional_ Léandre is an actor employed by Binet, with a working relationship centered on theatrical productions. ## In the story ### [Book I: The Robe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-i-the-robe) Leader of the traveling theater troupe that André-Louis joins; he plays Scaramouche. ### [Book II: The Buskin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-ii-the-buskin) Leader of the traveling theater troupe; takes André-Louis in and assigns him the role of Scaramouche. ### [II: The Service of Thespis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-the-service-of-thespis) Pantaloon, the leader of the troupe, negotiates with André-Louis and introduces him to the company. ### [II: The Service of Thespis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-the-service-of-thespis) A sly and impudent member of the troupe, known for his acrid humour. ### [III: The Comic Muse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iii-the-comic-muse) The tyrannical head of the troupe, initially resistant but ultimately persuaded by André-Louis's arguments, he takes credit for the revised scenario while paying André-Louis a pittance. ### [Exit Monsieur Parvissimus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iv-exit-monsieur-parvissimus) Blackmails André-Louis by threatening to turn him in for the reward; later celebrates the troupe's success. ### [Exit Monsieur Parvissimus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iv-exit-monsieur-parvissimus) Falls down the stairs and injures his foot, potentially ending his performances. ### [V: Enter Scaramouche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/v-enter-scaramouche) The troupe leader, delighted by André-Louis's success, plans future performances and dreams of reaching Paris. ### [VI: Climène](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vi-clim-ne) The troupe leader, initially terrified by André-Louis's ambitious plans, but eventually agrees to a salary increase; later enraged by the news of his daughter's intended marriage. ### [VII: The Conquest of Nantes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vii-the-conquest-of-nantes) Increasingly resentful of André-Louis's dominance, he opposes the audacious plans but is overruled, drowning his vexation in Burgundy and fearing catastrophe. ### [VIII: The Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/viii-the-dream) Shows newfound respect for André-Louis after the carriage incident; hints that he always suspected André-Louis was a gentleman. ### [IX: The Awakening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-awakening) Manager of the troupe; appears in high good-humour; defends Climène and dismisses André-Louis's concerns. ### [XI: The Fracas at the Théâtre Feydau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xi-the-fracas-at-the-th-tre-feydau) Complacently views Climène's affair with the Marquis, but is publicly insulted by André-Louis and left alone at the dinner table after the troupe walks out. ### [Book III: The Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-iii-the-sword) The leader of the acting troupe, providing a platform for André-Louis's performances and disguises. ### [I: Transition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/i-transition) Mentioned as possibly dead from André-Louis's gunshot; his fate is uncertain. ### [III: President Le Chapelier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iii-president-le-chapelier) Mentioned as possibly killed by André-Louis in self-defense; no longer a legal concern. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/m_binet - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters