The King in Yellow · Character
Sieur Piriou Louis
A Breton sailor in The Demoiselle d'Ys.
minor
Also known as Louis, Piriou Louis, Sieur Piriou
First appearance: the demoiselle d ys
Sieur Piriou Louis shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The huntsman who leads the hounds and is addressed by Jeanne.
Sieur Piriou Louis first appears in 0017 the demoiselle d ys.
In II: The huntsman who leads the hounds and is addressed by Jeanne.
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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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See Sieur Piriou Louis in the demoiselle d ys