Sir Percy Hits Back · Character

Danou

A revolutionary figure, likely a minor official or agent.

minor

Also known as Citizen Danou

First appearance: i

Danou's tie to Citizen Chauvelin is one of the pressures that moves Sir Percy Hits Back—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Another committee member present during the interrogation.

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With Citizen Chauvelin (professional): Danou is a minor agent or informant used by Chauvelin in his investigations. With Citizen Chauvelin (professional): Danou is a minor agent or informant used by Chauvelin in his…

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Professional
Other

Character groups

Colombe family and associates
English heroes and allies
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Citizen Chauvelin
professional · ambivalent
Danou is a minor agent or informant used by Chauvelin in his investigations. How this plays out →
Citizen Chauvelin
professional · ambivalent
Danou is a minor agent or informant used by Chauvelin in his investigations. How this plays out →
Citizen Chauvelin
professional · ambivalent
Danou is a minor agent or informant used by Chauvelin in his investigations. How this plays out →

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In the story

Danou appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter XVII
Another committee member present during the interrogation.
Chapter XX
Speaks in unctuous tones, supporting the accusation and reminding Chauvelin of the law he helped frame.
Chapter XXI
Threatens Chauvelin and gloats over his power over the representative.
XXVI
Collaborates with Pochart, uses suave threats against Chauvelin.
XXVII
Danou challenges Chauvelin's authority but ultimately backs down, wiping sweat from his bald cranium.
XXVIII
Mentioned as a Sectional Member of the Committee of Public Safety involved in the surveillance of the Caristie family.
Chapter XXIX
Alongside Pochart, a foe who pressures Chauvelin by submitting Fleurette's name for the tribunal.
XXXV
Third judge who compares Chauvelin to the traitor Danton, escalating the conflict.
XXXVI
Another judge, also observes the tumult with glee.
XXXVII
Another notability who shares Pochart's concerns and helps close the Hôtel de Ville portals.

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