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Daumon

The wily Daumon, a provincial counsellor who flatters the Young Savage of Champdoce while quietly steering him toward ruin.

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Also known as rogue Daumon, the wily Daumon

First appearance: II: A Dangerous Acquaintance

As a supporting figure in The Slaves of Paris, Daumon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A cunning, manipulative moneylender who seeks revenge on the Duke de Champdoce and begins to influence Norbert.

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Daumon presents himself as the humble, devoted friend of Norbert, the Marquis known everywhere as the Young Savage of Champdoce, kept on a short leash by a parsimonious father. He speaks of Norbert's many admirers, mentions Mademoiselle Diana de Laurebourg blushing at his name, and plants the seed that the young man's fetters might be broken. His flattery is a tool, and his counsel a trap; he is the first to show Norbert that his father's millions might be reached by other means.

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Relationship types

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Noble family connections
Central criminal network
Minor background figures

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Diana de Laurebourg
professional · ambivalent
Daumon is a criminal associate and accomplice to Diana, working together in their schemes… How this plays out →
Louis Norbert de Champdoce
rivalry · negative
Diana de Laurebourg
professional · ambivalent
Daumon is a criminal associate and accomplice to Diana, working together in their schemes… How this plays out →
Louis Norbert de Champdoce
rivalry · negative
Diana de Laurebourg
professional · ambivalent
Daumon is a criminal associate and accomplice to Diana, working together in their schemes… How this plays out →
Louis Norbert de Champdoce
rivalry · negative

Diana de Laurebourg
Daumon is a criminal associate and accomplice to Diana, working together in their schemes of blackmail and manipulation.
Louis Norbert de Champdoce
Daumon is an antagonist to Louis Norbert, opposing him in criminal and personal conflicts.
Diana de Laurebourg
Daumon is a criminal associate and accomplice to Diana, working together in their schemes of blackmail and manipulation.
Louis Norbert de Champdoce
Daumon is an antagonist to Louis Norbert, opposing him in criminal and personal conflicts.
Diana de Laurebourg
Daumon is a criminal associate and accomplice to Diana, working together in their schemes of blackmail and manipulation.
Louis Norbert de Champdoce
Daumon is an antagonist to Louis Norbert, opposing him in criminal and personal conflicts.

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Daumon appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: A Dangerous Acquaintance
A cunning, manipulative moneylender who seeks revenge on the Duke de Champdoce and begins to influence Norbert.
A Bold Adventure
Described as a dangerous man; Norbert considers seeking further advice from him despite warnings.
A Financial Transaction
The wily counsellor who entraps Norbert with a loan scheme, feigning reluctance while manipulating him.
A Bad Start
Mentioned as the only person who previously addressed Norbert as 'Marquis'.
The Count de Puymandour
Offers to help Norbert and Diana but is distrusted by Diana. He becomes her bitter enemy after she refuses his seat and confronts him about Widow Rouleau.
An Unlucky Blow
Secretly witnesses the Duke's confrontation with Diana, admires her courage, and plans to ally with her for revenge.
VIII: The Little Glass Bottle
Retrieves a small green glass bottle from a hiding place, prepares for Diana's visit, and offers legal advice and a loan to Norbert.
IX: The Honor of the Name
A local electioneer who informs Puymandour of the Duke's sudden illness.
X: A Thunderbolt
Panics when the Duke does not die as planned, insults Diana, and sends Françoise to gather news; later calms slightly but remains fearful.
XII: “Rash Word, Rash Deed”
Leaves Bevron for Paris with Françoise, having acquired a fortune. Rumored to have a criminal past.

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