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Don Lorenzo

A nobleman torn between love for Antonia and loyalty to his sister Agnes, whose imprisonment in St. Clare's drives him to desperate stratagems.

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Also known as Lorenzo de Medina, Señor Don Lorenzo

First appearance: Chapter I

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A nobleman who observes Antonia at the sermon and becomes interested in her.

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The Monk
A nobleman who observes Antonia at the sermon and becomes interested in her.
Chapter I
A nobleman who accompanies Antonia and her aunt, warns her about the dangers of trusting appearances, and later has a prophetic dream.
Chapter III
Lorenzo de Medina, who is anxious about his sister Agnes's honor and listens to the Marquis's explanation.
Chapter IV
Listens to Raymond's story, initially angry but eventually restrained, and reads Agnes's letter.
Chapter V
Visits Elvira to discuss marriage to Antonia, then goes to St. Clare's convent with a papal bull to free Agnes.
Chapter VIII
Receives a cardinal's letter and prepares to punish Antonia's assassins, unaware of Ambrosio's plot.
The Revelation of Agnes's Murder
Present during the riot, attempts to calm the mob and later tries to defend the convent from attack.

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