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M. Séguier

The Keeper of the Seals of France.

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Also known as Séguier, M. Séguier, M. de Séguier

First appearance: In Which M. Séguier, Keeper of the Seals, Looks More Than Once for the Bell, in Order to Ring It, as He Did Before

M. Séguier shows up with force in The Man of Meung. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Summoned by the Cardinal to be sent for.
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In The Man of Meung: Summoned by the Cardinal to be sent for. Later, in In Which M. Séguier, Keeper of the Seals, Looks More Than Once for the Bell, in Order to Ring It, as He Did Before: The Keeper of the Seals, a…

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6 connections

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CBConstance Bona…CRCardinal Riche…DODuke of Buckin…QAQueen Anne of …ATAthosMSM. Séguier

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary and Incidental Figures
  • Antagonists and Allies
  • Central Protagonists and Royalty

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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