# Rutger von Örneclou — The Story of Gösta Berling character guide

> Rutger von Örneclou in The Story of Gösta Berling by Selma Lagerlöf.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Örneclou, Spare old Örneclou

**First appearance:** 0005-part-i-i-the-landscape

## Who they are

An old and eccentric pensioner who tells tall tales.

## In the story

### [Christmas Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_g_sta_berling_se/chapters/part-i-ii-christmas-eve)

Talks to the devil of lovely women, contributing to the festive atmosphere.

### [V: La Cachucha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_g_sta_berling_se/chapters/part-i-v-la-cachucha)

Gout-ridden ensign who recalls his youthful dancing days with Rosalie von Berger; attempts to rise and dance but fails.

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