# Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr — Scaramouche character guide > Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr in Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the Marquis, M. de La Tour d'Azyr, La Tour d'Azyr, M. le Marquis **First appearance:** 0000-book-i-the-robe ## Snapshot A handsome, cold-blooded aristocrat and master swordsman who kills without compunction and now finds his old desire for Aline rekindled, even as André-Louis publicly brands him an assassin. ## Who they are M. de La Tour d'Azyr moves through the salons with the assurance of a man who has never been answered, disposing of hotheads like Lagron with his skill and calling it order. His composure cracks when André-Louis names him assassin to his face, and for once he descends to argument with a canaille, losing dignity in the attempt. His revived passion for Aline is the purest feeling of his life, and it makes his coming duel with her cousin a matter of pride, love, and blood at once. ## In the story ### [Book I: The Robe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-i-the-robe) Antagonist; a nobleman who kills Philippe de Vilmorin in a duel and becomes André-Louis's target of revenge. ### [The Republican](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/i-the-republican) Mentioned as the killer of Mabey, a peasant who stole his pheasants. ### [II: The Aristocrat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-the-aristocrat) Visits Gavrillac to court Aline; announces he will return tomorrow with an important proposal; described as a practiced and irresistible wooer. ### [III: The Eloquence of M. de Vilmorin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iii-the-eloquence-of-m-de-vilmorin) The Marquis is the antagonist, coldly polite but clearly angered by Philippe's accusations. He arranges a private meeting under the pretense of further discussion, but with a hidden, sinister intent. ### [IV: The Heritage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iv-the-heritage) Kills Philippe de Vilmorin in the duel, explaining he feared his eloquence, and is accused by André-Louis of cowardly murder. ### [The Lord of Gavrillac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/v-the-lord-of-gavrillac) The killer of Philippe de Vilmorin, referred to as a 'hard man' and a friend of M. de Kercadiou, who is unwilling to condemn him. ### [The Windmill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vi-the-windmill) Accused by André-Louis of murdering Philippe de Vilmorin; his name causes immediate hostility from Lesdiguières. ### [VII: The Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vii-the-wind) Accused of ordering Philippe de Vilmorin's death to silence his eloquence. ### [Omnes Omnibus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/viii-omnes-omnibus) Mentioned as the nobleman whose immunity from justice motivated André-Louis's revolutionary stance. ### [IX: The Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-aftermath) Mentioned as Aline's suitor and the target of André-Louis's speech; Aline considers using her influence over him. ### [Book II: The Buskin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-ii-the-buskin) The aristocratic antagonist targeted by André-Louis's satirical performances. ### [VIII: The Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/viii-the-dream) Mentioned as a guest expected at Mme. de Sautron's château; André-Louis questions Aline about his role in Philippe de Vilmorin's death. ### [IX: The Awakening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-awakening) Courts Climène in the greenroom; takes her for a ride after the performance; gives her a diamond ring. ### [X: Contrition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/x-contrition) Confronted by M. de Sautron, he initially scoffs but then shows genuine contrition, vowing to end his affair with Mlle. Binet and win back Aline. ### [XI: The Fracas at the Théâtre Feydau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xi-the-fracas-at-the-th-tre-feydau) Resolves to break off his affair with La Binet, feeling disgust and nausea, and heads to the Théâtre Feydau to confront her. ### [Book III: The Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/book-iii-the-sword) Remains a primary antagonist, representing the oppressive nobility that André-Louis opposes. ### [I: Transition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/i-transition) Recipient of André-Louis's letter threatening psychological torment as revenge for Philippe de Vilmorin's murder. ### [II: Quos Deus Vult Perdere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ii-quos-deus-vult-perdere) Confronts André-Louis in the Palais Royal gardens, threatening to denounce him to the police. ### [III: President Le Chapelier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/iii-president-le-chapelier) Mentioned as being in Versailles, a thorn in the Assembly's side; his château has been burned but he remains unrepentant. ### [VII: Politicians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/vii-politicians) Referred to as the killer of Lagron and the target of André-Louis's planned vengeance. ### [VIII: The Spadassinicides](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/viii-the-spadassinicides) Present in the Assembly, recognizes André-Louis with unease, recalling he spared his life at Gavrillac. ### [IX: The Paladin of the Third](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/ix-the-paladin-of-the-third) Grieves for Chabrillane but hesitates to confront André-Louis; eventually strikes him and agrees to a duel. ### [X: Torn Pride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/x-torn-pride) Visits Meudon to see Aline; torn between pride and love; reflects on André-Louis as his nemesis; refuses to call off the duel despite Aline's pleas. ### [XI: The Returning Carriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xi-the-returning-carriage) Referenced as the opponent in the duel; Aline reveals he refused her request to call it off. ### [XII: Inferences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xii-inferences) Opponent in the duel; wounded in the arm by André-Louis; shows skill and composure. ### [XIII: Towards the Climax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xiii-towards-the-climax) No longer seen in the Manège; joins royalist secret service, travels between Tuileries and Coblentz; rejected by Aline. ### [XV: Sanctuary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xv-sanctuary) Flees to Mme. de Plougastel's house for sanctuary after the day's violence, disguised as a sansculotte. ### [The Barrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xvi-the-barrier) Reveals his identity honestly, attempts to shoot André-Louis, but is restrained by Mme. de Plougastel. ### [Safe-Conduct](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xvii-safe-conduct) Revealed as André-Louis's father; defends his killing of Vilmorin as a political necessity; accepts the safe-conduct and leaves. ### [Sunrise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/chapters/xviii-sunrise) Referenced as the object of André-Louis's persecution, now understood as driven by love for Aline rather than revenge for Philippe. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters/marquis_de_la_tour_d_azy - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scaramouche_se/characters