The Three Musketeers · Character

Kitty

Milady's young maid, fresh-faced and quick to love, who becomes d'Artagnan's unwitting accomplice and then his discarded tool.

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Also known as the pretty Kitty, Kitty, Poor Kitty

First appearance: Soubrette and Mistress

As a supporting figure in The Three Musketeers, Kitty is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Milady's maid, in love with D'Artagnan, reluctantly helps him by revealing Milady's secrets and delivering his forged letter.

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Kitty serves in Milady's household, close enough to see everything and young enough to be dazzled by a Gascon's compliments. She confesses her feelings to d'Artagnan with a candor that exposes exactly how little he intends to return them, and he exploits her access, her closet, and her trust to reach her mistress. Her presence sharpens the novel's moral texture, showing what d'Artagnan's charm costs the people beneath his notice.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Kitty appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Soubrette and Mistress
Milady's maid, in love with D'Artagnan, reluctantly helps him by revealing Milady's secrets and delivering his forged letter.
XXXV: All Cats Are Grey in the Dark
Delivers D'Artagnan's letter to Milady, suffers in silence as she witnesses the deception, and is heartbroken.
Dream of Vengeance
Acts as a messenger between d'Artagnan and Milady; is heartbroken by d'Artagnan's continued involvement with Milady.
XXXVII: Milady’s Secret
Assists D'Artagnan's escape by opening her door and bolting it after him.
How, Without Incommoding Himself, Athos Procures His Equipment
Flees Milady's house and seeks D'Artagnan's protection; expresses her love for him; asks to be placed with a lady in the provinces.
LXI: The Carmelite Convent at Béthune
Mentioned as the convent boarder under the name Kitty; Milady suspects she may be her former chambermaid, rekindling anger.

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