# M. Barillon — The Great Roxhythe character guide

> M. Barillon in The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Barillon

**First appearance:** 0023-x-may-1670

## Who they are

The French ambassador to England, a key player in secret diplomacy.

## In the story

### [The Most Noble the Marquis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/v-the-most-noble-the-marquis)

French ambassador involved in the treaty negotiations that Charles finds unsatisfactory.

### [VIII: The Amiable Mr. Milward Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/viii-the-amiable-mr-milward-again)

Mentioned by Milward as having warned about something; Milward thinks Christopher might be in his pay.

### [IX: Disillusionment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/ix-disillusionment)

Barillon is mentioned as having been closeted with the King, suggesting secret dealings with France.

### [III: La Kéroualle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iii-la-k-roualle)

Mentioned as having spoken with La Kéroualle; he is uneasy about William's visit and suspects the marriage plot.

### [V: Discord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/v-discord)

French Ambassador; distressed by the royal marriage and recalled after Danby's firm stance against France.

### [February, 1685](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/vii-february-1685)

Observes Roxhythe's reaction to the King's death and comments on his downfall.

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