The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Lucienne

An old woman, possibly a servant or peasant.

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Also known as old Lucienne, Poor old Lucienne

First appearance: i

Lucienne shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The old and faithful servant living with Esther Vincent after her father's death.

Lucienne first appears in 0001 i.

In Chapter II: The old and faithful servant living with Esther Vincent after her father's death.

Later, in III: Esther's former nurse, now an unpaid maid-of-all-work and trusted friend who helps create a homely atmosphere for the young couple.

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

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Chapter II
The old and faithful servant living with Esther Vincent after her father's death.
III
Esther's former nurse, now an unpaid maid-of-all-work and trusted friend who helps create a homely atmosphere for the young couple.
IV
Lucienne is Esther's elderly companion, who is panic-stricken and weeps helplessly during the raid.
VI
Esther's servant, forced by Rateau to fetch eau-de-vie and does not return.
VII
Mentioned as having been knocked unconscious and hidden in the cart during the escape.

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