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M. des Essart

Captain of the Guards of M. des Essart, a friend to D'Artagnan.

minor

Also known as M. des Essart, des Essart, M. le Chevalier des Essart

First appearance: ix d artagnan shows himself

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KLKing Louis XIIIMDM. de CahusacD'D'ArtagnanLHLa HoudinièreARAramisMDM. des Essart

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  • Minor Characters and Servants
  • Antagonists and Allies
  • Secondary and Incidental Figures
  • Central Protagonists and Royalty
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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