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Baptiste Portal

An elderly man, possibly a servant or local character.

minor

Also known as old Baptiste, Portal, Old Baptiste Portal

First appearance: I

Baptiste Portal shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The innkeeper who reluctantly serves the soldiers and defends the Frontenacs.
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Baptiste Portal first appears in 0000 i.

In I: The innkeeper who reluctantly serves the soldiers and defends the Frontenacs.

Later, in XVI: Landlord of Les Amandiers inn, initially suspicious but mollified by Louise's money and Fleurette's appearance.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Major characters and historical figures
  • Protagonist
  • Colombe family and associates

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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