The Slaves of Paris · Character

M. de Breulh-Faverlay

A courteous, chivalrous gentleman of unblemished reputation, whose hand in marriage Sabine de Mussidan must find a way to refuse.

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Also known as de Breulh, Faverlay, Breulh, M. de Breulh

First appearance: viii mademoiselle de mussidan

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

Mentioned as Sabine's intended fiancé, whom Mascarin's clients want to prevent from marrying her.

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M. de Breulh-Faverlay is the type of the perfect French gentleman — generous, discreet, a lover of horses rather than a mere turfite, with a mysterious South American past and a fortune inherited on condition he add the name Faverlay. When Sabine asks him to release her from their engagement and take the responsibility for the rupture on himself, he is surprised but not offended; he tells her he had learned to appreciate the greatness of her heart and intellect. His decency makes him both a genuine suitor and an obstacle Sabine must delicately remove.

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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André
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André
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M. de Breulh-Faverlay appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Forgotten Crime
Mentioned as Sabine's intended fiancé, whom Mascarin's clients want to prevent from marrying her.
VI: A Medical Advisor
Mentioned as the Count's preferred suitor for Sabine, opposed by the Countess.
XII: A Startling Revelation
A wealthy, aristocratic gentleman who, though jealous, responds with chivalrous generosity by agreeing to withdraw his marriage proposal.
XIII: Husband and Wife
Sends a letter to the Count requesting release from his engagement to Sabine.
XIX: A Friendly Rival
Struggles with his feelings after Sabine's rejection; writes a withdrawal letter; visits André to assess his character and offers help.
A Council of War
Breaks off his engagement to Sabine to clear the way for André; enlists the Viscountess de Bois Arden's aid.
Father and Son
André's friend who offered assistance; mentioned in André's thoughts.
An Artful Trick
Lends the Viscountess money and listens to her story; joins André in suspecting Croisenois of extortion.
XXV: A New Skin
Friend of André and former suitor of Sabine; now allied with Sabine and André against the scheme.
A Melancholy Masher
Confers with André and the Viscountess; suspects a blackmail plot; advises caution and secret meetings.
The Spy
Meets André as planned, discusses the danger from De Croisenois and the spy following them.
XXX: The Veiled Portrait
Mentioned as a former suitor who withdrew nobly after learning of Sabine's love for André.

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