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Planchet

D'Artagnan's sharp-witted servant, a Picard with a taste for profit, a talent for disguise, and a loyalty that outlasts his master's empty purse.

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Also known as Master Planchet, M. Planchet, honest Planchet

First appearance: VII: The Housekeeping of the Musketeers

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D'Artagnan's valet, initially complaining about his wages, but after being beaten and threatened, he becomes loyal and admires his master.

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Planchet enters d'Artagnan's service with an eye on wages and quickly becomes indispensable — scouting, carrying messages, and improvising disguises when the situation demands it. He grumbles about money and danger but never actually abandons the young Gascon, even when the errands turn lethal. His steady presence grounds d'Artagnan's chaotic life, and his practical cunning repeatedly rescues schemes that his master's bravado has endangered.

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Athos
professional · positive
Planchet is d'Artagnan's servant, but Athos treats him with camaraderie and shared duty. How this plays out →
Aramis
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Athos
professional · positive
Planchet is d'Artagnan's servant, but Athos treats him with camaraderie and shared duty. How this plays out →
Aramis
professional · positive
Athos
professional · positive
Planchet is d'Artagnan's servant, but Athos treats him with camaraderie and shared duty. How this plays out →
Aramis
professional · positive

Athos
Planchet is d'Artagnan's servant, but Athos treats him with camaraderie and shared duty.
Aramis
Aramis interacts with Planchet as a fellow servant of the Musketeers' cause, with mutual respect.
Athos
Planchet is d'Artagnan's servant, but Athos treats him with camaraderie and shared duty.
Aramis
Aramis interacts with Planchet as a fellow servant of the Musketeers' cause, with mutual respect.
Athos
Planchet is d'Artagnan's servant, but Athos treats him with camaraderie and shared duty.
Aramis
Aramis interacts with Planchet as a fellow servant of the Musketeers' cause, with mutual respect.

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Planchet appears across 24 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VII: The Housekeeping of the Musketeers
D'Artagnan's valet, initially complaining about his wages, but after being beaten and threatened, he becomes loyal and admires his master.
Concerning a Court Intrigue
Dines by sleeping when there is no food, and is awakened to open the door for Bonacieux.
IX: d’Artagnan Shows Himself
Sent by D'Artagnan to fetch wine from Bonacieux.
X: A Mousetrap in the Seventeenth Century
Sent by D'Artagnan to fetch Athos, Porthos, and Aramis for assistance.
XI: In Which the Plot Thickens
Loyal and brave, he reports Athos's arrest and vows to guard the house.
Lover and Husband
Borrowed by Porthos for the evening, so he does not answer the door when Bonacieux knocks.
Plan of Campaign
Called upon to prepare the horses for the journey.
The Journey
Accompanies D'Artagnan faithfully, helps with horses and security, and proves his bravery.
The Rendezvous
Assists D'Artagnan and brushes dust from his boots.
XXIV: The Pavillion
D'Artagnan's lackey, who is found at dawn holding the horses outside a small cabaret, having kept the appointed time.
Porthos
Reports M. de Cavois's visit from the cardinal and cleverly tells him d'Artagnan has already left for Troyes.
Aramis and His Thesis
Holds D'Artagnan's horse as he enters the inn.
Hunting for the Equipments
Watches the flight of flies, idle due to the lack of equipment.
XXX: Milady
Accompanies D'Artagnan, recognizes Lubin, and mistakenly receives the billet intended for de Wardes.
How, Without Incommoding Himself, Athos Procures His Equipment
Brings D'Artagnan's clothes; sent to fetch Aramis.
A Vision
Brings the two letters to d'Artagnan and later leads his master's horse.
A Terrible Vision
Runs to inform other sentinels that d'Artagnan is safe.
The Anjou Wine
Assists in preparing the banquet; narrowly avoids drinking the poisoned wine.
XLV: A Conjugal Scene
Sent a message by Mousqueton to request his master's presence at the musketeers' quarters.
XLVIII: A Family Affair
Returns successfully with Lord de Winter's note, earning his reward.
LX: In France
D'Artagnan's lackey, accompanies him and alerts the others when d'Artagnan appears ill.
The Man in the Red Cloak
Proves invaluable by tracking Milady's route to Armentières through careful inquiry.
Epilogue
Obtains the rank of sergeant in the Piedmont regiment through Rochefort.
Endnotes
Referenced in a note questioning his return from London after being left 'stiff as a rush'.

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