The Scarlet Pimpernel · Character
Lady Portarles
A friend of Marguerite's in London society.
minor
Also known as honest Lady Portarles
First appearance: xi lord grenville s ball
Lady Portarles shows up with force in X: In the Opera Box. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Defends Marguerite against the Comtesse's accusations, arguing that Marguerite is a leader of fashion and should not be snubbed.
Lady Portarles first appears in 0012 xi lord grenville s ball.
In X: In the Opera Box: Defends Marguerite against the Comtesse's accusations, arguing that Marguerite is a leader of fashion and should not be snubbed.
Later, in XIV: One O'Clock Precisely!: Engages Sir Andrew Ffoulkes in conversation, preventing him from warning the Scarlet Pimpernel.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Lady Portarles in xi lord grenville s ball