Sir Percy Hits Back · Character

Old Louise

A stolid, old-fashioned peasant woman who has guarded Fleurette for eighteen years and follows her meekly into the very jaws of the Revolution.

supporting

Also known as Louise, M'ame Louise, poor old Louise

First appearance: i

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The housekeeper who cooks a special birthday dinner despite food scarcity.

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Louise has old-fashioned notions about soldiers, respect, and the proper order of things, and she sails past slouching guards with her nose in the air. She has long known there was a mystery around Fleurette's father, but only now, hearing the name Chauvelin spoken aloud, do vague doubts harden into suspicion. Her silent, stolid presence is the conscience of the early chapters, and the witness whose peasant judgment will weigh everything the Revolution has made of the man she once served.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Family
Friendship
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Colombe family and associates
Nobles and associates in danger
English heroes and allies
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Fleurette
family · positive
Old Louise is a maternal figure and caretaker to Fleurette, providing warmth and guidance. How this plays out →
Bibi
friendship · positive
Citizen Chauvelin
psychological · negative
Fleurette
family · positive
Old Louise is a maternal figure and caretaker to Fleurette, providing warmth and guidance. How this plays out →
Bibi
friendship · positive
Citizen Chauvelin
psychological · negative
Bibi
friendship · positive
Fleurette
family · positive
Old Louise is a maternal figure and caretaker to Fleurette, providing warmth and guidance. How this plays out →
Citizen Chauvelin
psychological · negative

Fleurette
Old Louise is a maternal figure and caretaker to Fleurette, providing warmth and guidance.
Bibi
Bibi and Old Louise share a long-standing, loyal friendship as fellow servants and protectors of Fleurette.
Citizen Chauvelin
Chauvelin intimidates and manipulates Old Louise to extract information about Fleurette.
Fleurette
Old Louise is a maternal figure and caretaker to Fleurette, providing warmth and guidance.
Bibi
Bibi and Old Louise share a long-standing, loyal friendship as fellow servants and protectors of Fleurette.
Citizen Chauvelin
Chauvelin intimidates and manipulates Old Louise to extract information about Fleurette.
Bibi
Bibi and Old Louise share a long-standing, loyal friendship as fellow servants and protectors of Fleurette.
Fleurette
Old Louise is a maternal figure and caretaker to Fleurette, providing warmth and guidance.
Citizen Chauvelin
Chauvelin intimidates and manipulates Old Louise to extract information about Fleurette.

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In the story

Old Louise appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III
The housekeeper who cooks a special birthday dinner despite food scarcity.
IV
Mentioned as the one Adèle helps around the house.
Parting is not such sweet sorrow
Louise is in the kitchen and is mentioned as a potential source of help for the soldiers.
XI
Anxiously waiting for Fleurette at Lou Mas; knows nothing of the tragic events at the château.
XIII
Initially disapproving but ultimately agrees to accompany Fleurette to Sisteron.
XIV
Accompanies Fleurette, tries to delay her journey to Sisteron, and wishes Armand were present.
XV
Arrives at the épicerie, annoyed by Fleurette's determination and jealous of her closeness to Ma'ame Colombe.
XVI
Dog-tired and terrified, she accompanies Fleurette and provides money for their journey, supplied by Bibi.
XVIII
Travels with Fleurette, grumbling and fearful, but ultimately follows her lead.
XIX
Accompanies Fleurette; suspicious of Chauvelin's identity and hostile to his revolutionary role.
XXV
Mentioned as having packed a bundle for Fleurette including crochet work and thread.
XXXIII
Fleurette anticipates a happy reunion with her at Lou Mas.

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