# Robelot — The Mystery of Orcival character guide

> Robelot in The Mystery of Orcival by Émile Gaboriau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Robelot the bonesetter, Master Robelot

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

A local bonesetter who provides information.

## Relationships

### [M. Plantat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/characters/m_plantat)

_professional_

Robelot is likely a local official or assistant who aids Plantat in his inquiries.

### [M. Plantat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/characters/m_plantat)

_professional_

Robelot is likely a local official or assistant who aids Plantat in his inquiries.

### [M. Plantat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/characters/m_plantat)

_professional_

Robelot is likely a local official or assistant who aids Plantat in his inquiries.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned by Dr. Gendron as a local bonesetter who is skilled at making money.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/chapters/ix)

Present in the drawing-room, questioned by Plantat about his recent purchases; shows nervousness but maintains composure.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/chapters/xi)

Captured by Lecoq in the garden; accused of being a poisoner and involved in the crime; remains silent under questioning.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_orcival_se/chapters/xxii)

Found dead in his closet, having committed suicide by strangulation. His body is examined and later taken to his house.

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