The Three Musketeers · Character

M. de Tréville

Captain of the King's Musketeers, a Gascon with a long memory for old friendships and a talent for turning royal vanity into protection for his men.

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Also known as M. de Tréville, Tréville, Monsieur de Tréville

First appearance: The Antechamber of M. de Tréville

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Mentioned as the captain of the king's Musketeers whom d'Artagnan visits.

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Tréville runs the musketeers as a proud, quarrelsome family, and his standing with the king is the shield that lets them brawl with the cardinal's guards and survive. He takes in d'Artagnan as a favor to an old comrade, then champions him to Louis with a storyteller's instinct for what will please. His careful maneuvering — including the back staircase — shows how much of court politics is won by knowing which door to use.

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Author's Preface
Mentioned as the captain of the king's Musketeers whom d'Artagnan visits.
The Three Presents of d’Artagnan the Elder
Captain of the Musketeers; the letter of recommendation is addressed to him, and his name is invoked by d'Artagnan to intimidate the host.
The Antechamber of M. de Tréville
Captain of the Musketeers, described as a loyal and brave Gascon who rose through court favor, friend of the king.
III: The Audience
Receives D'Artagnan with a mix of warmth and coldness, scolds Porthos and Aramis for the brawl, and shows concern for Athos.
His Majesty King Louis XIII
Defends his Musketeers to the king, skillfully turning the king's mood and securing an audience for D'Artagnan and the three Musketeers.
VII: The Housekeeping of the Musketeers
Continues to support d'Artagnan, recommending him to the king and arranging his admission as a cadet in the Guards.
X: A Mousetrap in the Seventeenth Century
D'Artagnan visits him to establish an alibi; Tréville is deceived by the altered clock.
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
His Musketeers are on guard at the Louvre, allowing Buckingham to wear their uniform as a disguise.
Men of the Robe and Men of the Sword
Acts as a father figure, using his influence at court to defend Athos and secure his release.
Lover and Husband
Mentioned as a trusted loyal gentleman whom d'Artagnan plans to ask for a furlough.
Plan of Campaign
Provides leave of absence and strategic advice, warning D'Artagnan of the dangers of traveling alone.
The Comtesse de Winter
Receives D'Artagnan upon his return to Paris and directs him to his post at the Louvre.
The Rendezvous
Warns D'Artagnan about the cardinal's enmity and advises him to sell the diamond ring.
Porthos
Listens to d'Artagnan's account, suspects Cardinal Richelieu's involvement, and advises d'Artagnan to leave Paris.
The Return
Informs d'Artagnan of his acceptance into the Musketeers and communicates the king's plan to open the campaign.
A Vision
Meets the four friends near the Louvre and approves d'Artagnan's plan to see the cardinal.
A Terrible Vision
D'Artagnan takes leave of him before the campaign.
LX: In France
Selects the four friends for the king's escort, facilitating their return to Paris.

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