# André — The Slaves of Paris character guide > André in The Slaves of Paris by Émile Gaboriau. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** M. André, dear André **First appearance:** 0000-part-i-caught-in-the-net ## Snapshot A foundling with quick fists and a noble temper, pulled off the street into a police intrigue and shadowed by killers before he understands why. ## Who they are André is a young foundling of good feeling and courage, handy enough with his fists to earn the admiration of the agent he knocks down and the friendship of the great detective Lecoq. Lecoq warns him that Mascarin's gang wants his life and assigns the disguised Palot to guard him, while André himself is left to wonder whether a foundling might still be the scion of some noble house. His loyalty and his ignorance of his own origins make him both a target and a thread the plotters cannot afford to lose. ## Relationships ### [Sabine de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/sabine_de_mussidan) _romantic_ André is a devoted lover to Sabine, though their relationship is fraught with social obstacles and secret intrigues. ### [Gaston de Gandelu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/gaston_de_gandelu) _friendship_ André and Gaston are close friends and allies, supporting each other through romantic and social challenges. ### [M. de Breulh-Faverlay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/m_de_breulh_faverlay) _friendship_ André and M. de Breulh-Faverlay are friends and allies, with the older man offering guidance and support. ### [Sabine de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/sabine_de_mussidan) _romantic_ André is a devoted lover to Sabine, though their relationship is fraught with social obstacles and secret intrigues. ### [M. de Breulh-Faverlay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/m_de_breulh_faverlay) _friendship_ André and M. de Breulh-Faverlay are friends and allies, with the older man offering guidance and support. ### [Gaston de Gandelu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/gaston_de_gandelu) _friendship_ André and Gaston are close friends and allies, supporting each other through romantic and social challenges. ### [Sabine de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/sabine_de_mussidan) _romantic_ André is a devoted lover to Sabine, though their relationship is fraught with social obstacles and secret intrigues. ### [Gaston de Gandelu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/gaston_de_gandelu) _friendship_ André and Gaston are close friends and allies, supporting each other through romantic and social challenges. ### [M. de Breulh-Faverlay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/m_de_breulh_faverlay) _friendship_ André and M. de Breulh-Faverlay are friends and allies, with the older man offering guidance and support. ## In the story ### [In the Studio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/vii-in-the-studio) A foundling turned painter and ornamental sculptor, he shares his life story of hard work and self-denial, and guards a veiled portrait on his easel. ### [VIII: Mademoiselle de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/viii-mademoiselle-de-mussidan) A skilled stone carver and foundling, deeply in love with Sabine de Mussidan. He is devastated by his dismissal from the Château. ### [IX: Rose's Promotion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/ix-rose-s-promotion) Struggles with choosing between a commission from Prince Crescenzi and a lucrative offer from M. Gandelu; later accepts dinner invitation from Rose and Gaston de Gandelu. ### [XII: A Startling Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xii-a-startling-revelation) Sabine's beloved, a poor artist of unknown lineage, who works for his daily bread and is the object of her devotion. ### [XIX: A Friendly Rival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xix-a-friendly-rival) Receives M. de Breulh in his studio; refuses financial aid out of pride; learns of Sabine's illness from Modeste's letter. ### [A Council of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xx-a-council-of-war) Desperate and anxious, he seeks help from De Breulh and later agrees to meet Modeste. ### [Father and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxiii-father-and-son) Visits M. Gandelu to discuss architectural plans; witnesses the conflict between Gandelu and his son. ### [An Artful Trick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxiv-an-artful-trick) Analyzes the inconsistencies in the Viscountess's story—Van Klopen not counting the money, the receipt being taken back—and deduces Croisenois's scheme. ### [XXV: A New Skin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxv-a-new-skin) The painter loved by Sabine; Tantaine sees him as the sole obstacle to success and considers his removal. ### [A Melancholy Masher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxi-a-melancholy-masher) Forewarned of danger; plans to act defensively against blackmailers; visits M. Gandelu for advice. ### [A Gentleman in Difficulties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxii-a-gentleman-in-difficulties) Visits M. Gandelu, confides his secret troubles, and agrees to help negotiate with Gaston despite his own preoccupation with Sabine. ### [XXIII: Ringing the Changes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxiii-ringing-the-changes) Accompanies Gaston to the Mutual Loan Society; confronts Verminet about the forged bills; overhears Croisenois mention Mascarin and Rigal. ### [The Vanishing Bills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxiv-the-vanishing-bills) Investigates the missing bills and warns Gaston of the blackmail scheme; follows Verminet to learn about Mascarin. ### [The Spy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxv-the-spy) Follows Verminet, observes Mascarin's office, meets Toto Chupin, and later meets with De Breulh to discuss being followed. ### [Mascarin Moves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxvi-mascarin-moves) Mentioned as the recipient of Sabine's letter breaking off their relationship, which drove him to distraction. ### [A Cruel Slur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxvii-a-cruel-slur) Referred to as the young man with whom Sabine has been meeting; his studio contains her hidden portrait. ### [XXX: The Veiled Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxx-the-veiled-portrait) Reveals his love for Sabine and his humble origins to the Count de Mussidan; suspects a conspiracy linking his own troubles to Gaston de Gandelu's case. ### [Gaston's Dilemma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxxi-gaston-s-dilemma) The young artist who is determined to uncover the conspiracy against Sabine; he receives a visit from Gaston and Zora and learns about Mascarin's involvement with Paul. ### [XXXII: M. Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxxii-m-lecoq) Disguised and watching Croisenois's house; confides in Lecoq about his mission to save Sabine from the forced marriage. ### [Through the Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxxiii-through-the-air) Falls from a great height after being lured by a woman's cry; survives and is hospitalized. ### [Every Man to His Own Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxxv-every-man-to-his-own-place) Released from hospital, learns his true parentage, confronts his father, and marries Sabine. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/andre - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters