# Marquis de la Mole — The Red and the Black character guide > Marquis de la Mole in The Red and the Black by Stendhal. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** M. de la Mole, M. le Marquis de la Mole, the Marquis de la Mole, M. le Marquis **First appearance:** 0034-chapter-xxxiv-the-h-tel-de-la-mole ## Who they are A Parisian grandee who hires the carpenter's son as his secretary, then watches his daughter's dangerous fascination with the upstart with cold, calculating eyes. ## Relationships ### [Julien Sorel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/julien_sorel) _professional_ Julien serves as the Marquis's secretary, earning trust and respect while navigating class barriers. ### [Abbé Pirard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/abbe_pirard) _professional_ A respectful working relationship, with Pirard serving as the Marquis's spiritual advisor and intermediary. ### [Mathilde de la Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/mathilde_de_la_mole) _family_ A proud father who indulges his daughter's whims but is deeply concerned about her unconventional choices. ### [Julien Sorel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/julien_sorel) _professional_ Julien serves as the Marquis's secretary, earning trust and respect while navigating class barriers. ### [Julien Sorel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/julien_sorel) _professional_ Julien serves as the Marquis's secretary, earning trust and respect while navigating class barriers. ### [Abbé Pirard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/abbe_pirard) _professional_ A respectful working relationship, with Pirard serving as the Marquis's spiritual advisor and intermediary. ### [Mathilde de la Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/mathilde_de_la_mole) _family_ A proud father who indulges his daughter's whims but is deeply concerned about her unconventional choices. ### [Abbé Pirard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/abbe_pirard) _professional_ A respectful working relationship, with Pirard serving as the Marquis's spiritual advisor and intermediary. ### [Mathilde de la Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/mathilde_de_la_mole) _family_ A proud father who indulges his daughter's whims but is deeply concerned about her unconventional choices. ## In the story ### [Chapter XVIII. A King At Verrières](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xviii-a-king-at-verri-res) Accompanies the king and is noted for his haughty demeanor; he had procured a bishopric for his nephew. ### [Chapter XXXI. The Pleasures Of The Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxi-the-pleasures-of-the-country) Mentioned as the benefactor who secured Abbé Pirard's living and is now bringing Julien to Paris. ### [Chapter XXXII. Entry Into Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxii-entry-into-society) Hires Julien as secretary, provides for his needs, and tests his abilities. ### [The First Steps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxiii-the-first-steps) Approves of Julien's handling of the riding incident and rebukes Tanbeau for intruding. ### [Chapter XXXIV. The Hôtel De La Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxiv-the-h-tel-de-la-mole) Defends his decision to keep Julien, values resistance, and is charming to his wife while maintaining the household's social codes. ### [Chapter XXXV. Sensibility And A Great Pious Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxv-sensibility-and-a-great-pious-lady) Entrusts Julien with his affairs and gradually takes him into his confidence; appreciates Julien's industry and intelligence. ### [Chapter XXXVI. Pronunciation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxvi-pronunciation) Mentions the rumor about Julien's birth and advises him to observe society at the opera. ### [Chapter XXXVII. An Attack Of Gout](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxvii-an-attack-of-gout) Confined by gout, he becomes increasingly attached to Julien, finding his originality and lack of affectation refreshing. He tests Julien's character and eventually entrusts him with important business and a mission to London. ### [Chapter XXXVIII. What Is The Decoration Which Confers Distinction?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xxxviii-what-is-the-decoration-which-confers-distinction) Mentions his interest in Villequier estate and has given Julien a cross, which Mathilde notes. ### [Chapter XL. Queen Marguerite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xl-queen-marguerite) Referenced as the father who pays Julien's salary and whose daughter's behavior is noted. ### [Chapter XLI. A Young Girl’s Dominion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xli-a-young-girl-s-dominion) Mentioned as Mathilde's father, who would procure advancement for a son-in-law. ### [Chapter XLIII. A Plot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xliii-a-plot) Entrusts Julien with the administration of his estates in Lower Languedoc, reluctantly consenting to his journey. ### [Chapter XLIV. A Young Girl’s Thoughts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xliv-a-young-girl-s-thoughts) Appears at the library door, unknowingly interrupting the exchange of letters between Julien and Mathilde. ### [Chapter XLV. Is It A Plot?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xlv-is-it-a-plot) The marquis is mentioned as being absent from the library, allowing Mathilde the freedom to speak with Julien. Julien also plans to send a copy of his memoir to him. ### [Chapter XLVII. An Old Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xlvii-an-old-sword) Unaware of the drama, he forbids Julien from leaving Paris, insisting he is needed. ### [Chapter XLVIII. Cruel Moments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-xlviii-cruel-moments) Notices Julien's distraction and suggests a journey, inadvertently affecting Mathilde's thoughts. ### [Chapter LI. The Secret Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-li-the-secret-note) The Marquis orchestrates the secret mission, testing Julien's memory and loyalty. He appears rejuvenated and serious, revealing his involvement in political intrigue. ### [Chapter LII. The Discussion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lii-the-discussion) Hosts the meeting, presents Julien, and speaks with insolent haughtiness. ### [Chapter LIII. The Clergy, The Forests, Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-liii-the-clergy-the-forests-liberty) Organizes the secret meeting, expresses fatigue and shame, and sends Julien on a secret mission. ### [Chapter LV. The Ministry Of Virtue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lv-the-ministry-of-virtue) Displeased with despatches, but later praises Julien at dinner and is involved in political plans for a ministry position. ### [Chapter LXII. The Tiger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lxii-the-tiger) Receives Mathilde's letter confessing her relationship with Julien and her pregnancy. He is enraged and summons Julien. ### [Chapter LXIII. The Hell Of Weakness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lxiii-the-hell-of-weakness) Furious and insulting towards Julien, torn between his pride and the necessity of accepting the marriage, eventually hesitates and offers a financial settlement. ### [Chapter LXIV. A Man Of Intellect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lxiv-a-man-of-intellect) Struggles to reconcile his daughter's demands with his suspicions of Julien, ultimately granting him a commission and income while delaying the marriage. ### [A Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lxv-a-storm) Enraged by the letter, he forbids the marriage and offers Julien an income to leave, showing his aristocratic pride and protectiveness. ### [Chapter LXVIII. A Powerful Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/chapters/chapter-lxviii-a-powerful-man) Mentioned as Mathilde's powerful father and an opponent of Abbé de Frilair, whose reputation is a concern for Julien. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters/marquis_de_la_mole - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_and_the_black_br/characters