The Scarlet Pimpernel · Character
Marquis de St. Cyr
A French aristocrat whose death haunts Marguerite's past.
minor
Also known as St. Cyr, the Marquis de St.
First appearance: v marguerite
Marquis de St. Cyr shows up with force in VIII: The Accredited Agent. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in Marguerite's recollection; his arrogance led to Armand's humiliation, and Marguerite's thoughtless words led to his arrest and execution.
Marquis de St. Cyr first appears in 0006 v marguerite.
In VIII: The Accredited Agent: Mentioned in Marguerite's recollection; his arrogance led to Armand's humiliation, and Marguerite's thoughtless words led to his arrest and execution.
Later, in XVI: Richmond: Mentioned as the aristocrat who had Armand thrashed and later perished on the guillotine due to Marguerite's inadvertent betrayal.
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- Other
Character groups
- French aristocrats and allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Marquis de St. Cyr in v marguerite