The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Pepita

An elderly servant loyal to the de Serval family.

minor

Also known as old Pepita

First appearance: i the everlasting stars look down like glistening eyes bright with immortal pity over the lot of man

Pepita's tie to Theresia Cabarrus is one of the pressures that moves The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The old Spanish servant who hides Bertrand and warns Theresia to maintain composure.

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Pepita first appears in 0000 i the everlasting stars look down like glistening eyes bright with immortal pity over the lot of man.

With Theresia Cabarrus (friendship): Pepita is Theresia's loyal maid and confidante, providing support and companionship. With Theresia Cabarrus (friendship): Pepita is Theresia's loyal maid and confidante, providing support and companionship. With Theresia Cabarrus (friendship): Pepita is Theresia's loyal maid and confidante, providing support and companionship.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

Marguerite’s realization that Bertrand Moncrif—a man her husband saved—has betrayed them, combined with her he…

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Theresia Cabarrus
friendship · positive
Pepita is Theresia's loyal maid and confidante, providing support and companionship. How this plays out →
Theresia Cabarrus
friendship · positive
Pepita is Theresia's loyal maid and confidante, providing support and companionship. How this plays out →
Theresia Cabarrus
friendship · positive
Pepita is Theresia's loyal maid and confidante, providing support and companionship. How this plays out →

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Pepita appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VIII: The Beautiful Spaniard
The old Spanish servant who hides Bertrand and warns Theresia to maintain composure.
II
Called by Theresia to assist with the distraught Bertrand.
III
Theresia's old Spanish maid, who is practical and protective. She hides Bertrand in the kitchen and urges Theresia to be cautious.
I
The old servant who admits Tallien and is mentioned as Theresia's faithful attendant.
Strange Happenings
Theresia's maid, who was bound and gagged in her locked room by an unseen assailant; she provides the account of the attack.
I
Theresia's maid, found tied up and gagged in her room, recounts being attacked without warning.
Chapter II
Old servant who grumbles about the events, suggests supernatural causes, and refuses to connect Bertrand's departure with the break-in.
Chauvelin
Theresia's servant; goes to bed early, leaving Theresia alone to think.
I
The dour old woman who attends to Marguerite, bringing food and clean linen.
Our Lady of Pity
Theresia's maid, loudly lamenting and cursing in Spanish; she is arrested alongside her mistress.
I
Theresia's maid, loudly lamenting and cursing during the raid.
Chapter II
Pepita, Theresia's maid, is bundled into the coach alongside her mistress.

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