# Beaumarchef — The Slaves of Paris character guide

> Beaumarchef in The Slaves of Paris by Émile Gaboriau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** M. Beaumarchef, Master Chupin

**First appearance:** 0015-xv-master-chupin

## Who they are

A master craftsman or employer of Chupin.

## In the story

### [A Registry Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/ii-a-registry-office)

Mascarin's partner, a former soldier; handles outer office business and is sent to follow a woman who escaped.

### [The Opinion of Dr. Hortebise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/iii-the-opinion-of-dr-hortebise)

Reports on following Caroline Schimmel and spotting a beautiful girl in the Rue Douai; offers to arrange a duel but is overruled.

### [X: “You Are a Thief”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/x-you-are-a-thief)

Beaumarchef reports to Mascarin about the cook from Gandelu's household and is rebuked for believing in luck.

### [Master Chupin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xv-master-chupin)

Ex-soldier and subordinate who is scandalized by Toto Chupin's insolence and demand for higher pay.

### [A Turn of the Screw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xvi-a-turn-of-the-screw)

Noticed by Dr. Hortebise for his negligent costume, suggesting he has been drinking.

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