The Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Vicomte de Tournay

The young son of the Comtesse de Tournay, also rescued.

minor

Also known as the Vicomte, de Tournay, the young Vicomte

First appearance: The Refugees

Vicomte de Tournay's tie to Sir Percy Blakeney is one of the pressures that moves The Scarlet Pimpernel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A beardless youth more interested in English pleasures than the horrors of the Revolution, he ogles Sally.

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Vicomte de Tournay first appears in 0004 iii the refugees.

With Sir Percy Blakeney (friendship): Percy rescues the young Vicomte from the guillotine, and the boy becomes grateful and loyal to him. With Sir Percy Blakeney (friendship): Percy rescues the young Vicomte from the guillotine, and the boy becomes grateful and loyal to him.

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Relationship types

Friendship
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Character groups

French aristocrats and allies
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Sir Percy Blakeney
friendship · positive
Percy rescues the young Vicomte from the guillotine, and the boy becomes grateful and… How this plays out →
Sir Percy Blakeney
friendship · positive
Percy rescues the young Vicomte from the guillotine, and the boy becomes grateful and… How this plays out →

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Vicomte de Tournay appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Refugees
A beardless youth more interested in English pleasures than the horrors of the Revolution, he ogles Sally.
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Comtesse's son, he toasts the English king and laments French treachery.
An Exquisite of ’92
A young French émigré who challenges Sir Percy to a duel after his mother insults Marguerite; he is proud, hot-tempered, and speaks broken English.
Lord Grenville's Ball
Expresses gratitude to the Scarlet Pimpernel before the Prince, prompting a warning to be discreet.
XXIX: Trapped
One of the fugitives waiting in the hut, threatened with execution.

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