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Old servant of the Marquis
An elderly servant who has served the family for years.
minor
First appearance: chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole
Old servant of the Marquis first appears in 0034 chapter xxxiv the h tel de la mole.
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- Historical and minor figures
- Julien's Parisian circle
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…
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