Scaramouche · Character

M. de Chabrillane

A dangerous swordsman of the old aristocracy, numbered among the spadassinicides whose reputations André-Louis has already begun to bury.

supporting

Also known as de Chabrillane, Chabrillane, the watchful Chabrillane

First appearance: The Lord of Gavrillac

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The Chevalier de Chabrillane is the Marquis's cousin and companion.

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With André-Louis Moreau (rivalry): Chabrillane is an aristocratic antagonist who opposes André-Louis and represents the old regime. With André-Louis Moreau (rivalry): Chabrillane is an aristocratic antagonist who opposes André-Louis and represents the old regime. With André-Louis Moreau (rivalry): Chabrillane is an aristocratic antagonist who opposes André-Louis and represents the old regime.

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Character groups

Breton Nobility
Protagonist
Nobles and Revolutionaries
Household and Local Allies

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

André-Louis reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, confessing he “know[s] nothing, understand[s]…

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André-Louis Moreau
rivalry · negative
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André-Louis Moreau
rivalry · negative
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André-Louis Moreau
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M. de Chabrillane appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Eloquence of M. de Vilmorin
The Chevalier de Chabrillane is the Marquis's cousin and companion. He laughs at Philippe's earnestness and seems to share the Marquis's contempt for the reformers.
IV: The Heritage
Acts as the Marquis's second, restrains the Marquis from attacking André-Louis, and is appalled by the killing.
The Lord of Gavrillac
Mentioned as having informed M. de Kercadiou of the events at the Breton Armé.
XI: The Fracas at the Théâtre Feydau
Accompanies the Marquis to the Théâtre Feydau, suggesting he write a letter instead of confronting La Binet in person.
VIII: The Spadassinicides
Challenges André-Louis to a duel after the speech; is killed by André-Louis.
IX: The Paladin of the Third
Killed by André-Louis in a duel; described as an instigator of Philippe de Vilmorin's death.

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