# Cavigni — The Mysteries of Udolpho character guide

> Cavigni in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Signor Cavigni, the Signor Cavigni

**First appearance:** 0010-ix

## Who they are

A friend of Montoni, involved in the intrigues at Udolpho.

## In the story

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xii)

Cavigni is gay and insinuating, paying attention to Madame Cheron but also conversing with Emily, who shrinks from his air of tenderness.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xiv)

Travels with the party, raillies Emily about the musician, and correctly guesses the musician's background.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xv)

Provides light sketches of noblemen's characters, entertaining Emily with his wit and gaiety.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xvii)

Cavigni is among those admitted to Montoni's midnight councils, indicating his involvement in Montoni's secret affairs.

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xix)

Cavigni appears gloomy and fierce during dinner, participating in discussions about war and Orsino.

### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxviii)

Present among Montoni's officers in the cedar room.

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