Mother Théot

Feet of Clay

Performs a séance, prophesying danger from a scarlet flower and a woman who will save Robespierre.

I

Performs the séance, prophesies danger from the Scarlet Pimpernel and salvation through a woman.

Chapter II

Conducts the séance, manipulates Robespierre with incense and prophecies, and warns him of the scarlet flower.

III

Receives payment from Chauvelin and confirms her role in manipulating Robespierre to compel Theresia Cabarrus's cooperation.

The Fellowship of Grief

The sorceress whose antechamber is filled with supplicants; she is not directly seen but her presence dominates the scene.

I

Her abode of mysteries is the setting; she is the proprietor of the séance room.

II

The mystic whom the waiting people seek for incantations; she is behind the portière.

III

Régine has just come from her apartment after a séance that left her weary and upset.

IV

Mentioned by the vagabond as a sorceress who can cure ailments of the body and mind.

One Dram of Joy Must Have a Pound of Care

Mentioned as the person Régine visited; gave Régine a powder for Joséphine's nerves.

Two Interludes

Her antechamber is where Rateau was allegedly seen drunk, and where Langlois waited for an audience.

II

Soothsayer at whose antechamber Rateau was allegedly lying drunk, as per Langlois' testimony.

The Nest

Referenced in Percy's account of the confusion at her antechamber and the Fraternal Supper.

Mice and Men

The witch consulted by Theresia; meets with Chauvelin and discusses Rateau's activities.

III

The old witch whose séances have lost glamour after many devotees were guillotined; she now works with Chauvelin to trap the Scarlet Pimpernel.

XXIV: By Order of the State

Mother Théot's apartment serves as the setting; she is ordered away by Chauvelin after the confrontation.

I

The sybil whose apartment serves as the meeting place; she is fearful and voluble.

V

Her apartments are the setting for the chapter's action.

Terror or Ambition

Shuffles about the apartment; Theresia asks her for a cloak and hood, and she warns Theresia not to despise Bertrand's love.

XXVIII: In the Meanwhile

Waits on Marguerite in silence with a dour mien, bringing meals but checking any attempt at conversation.

II

The old woman who waits on Marguerite, bringing meals in silence with a dour mien.

I

Mentioned as the owner of the storeroom and a source of salves for Rateau's wound.

II

Referenced through her incantations that influence Theresia's ambitions.

IV

Mentioned by Rateau as a witch who spies for Chauvelin and lives above his warehouse.

V

Watches for Chauvelin in the vestibule of her house.