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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Henri de Montorgueil

A member of the Montorgueil family, an aristocrat.

minor

Also known as Henri

First appearance: i

Henri de Montorgueil shows up with force in Needs Must—. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Writes a reply to Lucile's letter, agreeing to place the papers in the hiding place, which Chauvelin intercepts.
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Henri de Montorgueil first appears in 0001 i.

In Needs Must—: Writes a reply to Lucile's letter, agreeing to place the papers in the hiding place, which Chauvelin intercepts.

Later, in IV: Visits the hollow tree at night, retrieves Lucile's letter, and decides to sacrifice himself and his father by surrendering the compromising papers to save the children.

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LCLucile ClametteCCCitizen Chauve…MLM. le Marquis …MLMadame la Marq…CLCitizen LaporteHDHenri de Montorgueil

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Character groups

  • Diverse minor characters and families
  • Minor characters and aristocrats
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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