# M. de Kercadiou — Scaramouche character guide > M. de Kercadiou in Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** de Kercadiou, Kercadiou, Quintin de Kercadiou, Uncle Quintin **First appearance:** 0000-book-i-the-robe ## Snapshot André-Louis's gentle, conservative godfather, whose hot anger at his ward's politics dissolves into dread the moment he learns a duel has been arranged with the Marquis. ## Who they are Quintin de Kercadiou presides over Gavrillac with the ease of a nobleman who believes his class owes everything and should be owed everything in return, and he writes his godson a letter of wounded indignation. Yet the fundamental kindliness beneath his temper surfaces the instant La Tour d'Azyr calmly predicts the young man's death, and his affection for André-Louis overwhelms his outrage. His torn loyalties between class and kin make him a barometer of the world the Revolution is about to break. ## Relationships ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is André-Louis's uncle and guardian, though their relationship is strained by André-Louis's rebellious nature. ### [Aline de Kercadiou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/aline_de_kercadiou) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is Aline's uncle and guardian, with a protective but traditional relationship. ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is André-Louis's uncle and guardian, though their relationship is strained by André-Louis's rebellious nature. ### [André-Louis Moreau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/andre_louis_moreau) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is André-Louis's uncle and guardian, though their relationship is strained by André-Louis's rebellious nature. ### [Aline de Kercadiou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/aline_de_kercadiou) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is Aline's uncle and guardian, with a protective but traditional relationship. ### [Aline de Kercadiou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/aline_de_kercadiou) _family_ M. de Kercadiou is Aline's uncle and guardian, with a protective but traditional relationship. ## In the story ### [Book I: The Robe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-i-the-robe) André-Louis's godfather and the Seigneur of Gavrillac, who disapproves of his revolutionary activities. ### [The Republican](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/i-the-republican) André-Louis's godfather; Philippe plans to appeal to him for justice. ### [II: The Aristocrat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-the-aristocrat) Seigneur de Gavrillac; rustic and unpretentious; permits the Marquis to pay homage to Aline; invites André-Louis and Philippe to dine. ### [The Lord of Gavrillac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/v-the-lord-of-gavrillac) The Seigneur de Gavrillac, André-Louis's godfather, is torn between his affection for his godson and his desire to avoid conflict with the Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr. ### [IX: The Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-aftermath) Mentioned as angry with André-Louis for betraying his trust, but does not want him hanged. ### [III: President Le Chapelier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iii-president-le-chapelier) André-Louis's godfather; his estate Gavrillac is believed safe due to his sympathy with the people. ### [IV: Interlude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iv-interlude) Has moved to Meudon, occupying his brother's villa; is uneasy with the luxurious surroundings and misses his agrarian life. ### [V: At Meudon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/v-at-meudon) Hostile and unforgiving towards André, blaming him for the burning of La Tour d'Azyr and his own discomfort in Meudon. ### [Madame de Plougastel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vi-madame-de-plougastel) Reluctantly forgives André-Louis after being persuaded by Mme. de Plougastel and Aline, and visits him at his fencing academy. ### [X: Torn Pride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/x-torn-pride) Distressed by the impending duel; groans in despair; believes André-Louis will be killed. ### [XI: The Returning Carriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xi-the-returning-carriage) Writes a stern letter to André-Louis, threatening to disown him if he proceeds with the duel. ### [XIII: Towards the Climax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xiii-towards-the-climax) Receives the Marquis at Meudon but conveys Aline's unalterable resolve; exchanges distant bows with André-Louis. ### [XIV: The Overwhelming Reason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xiv-the-overwhelming-reason) Initially hostile but desperate, he pleads for André-Louis's help and reveals the secret of André-Louis's parentage. ### [Sunrise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xviii-sunrise) Emerges from the library to find André-Louis and Aline holding hands, witnessing their reconciliation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/m_de_kercadiou - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters