Tallien

Theresia Cabarrus

Tallien is Theresia's lover and later husband, with a passionate and protective relationship.

Robespierre

Robespierre and Tallien are political rivals, with Tallien opposing Robespierre's extreme Reign of Terror.

Bertrand Moncrif

Bertrand and Tallien are allies in the plot against Robespierre, cooperating politically.

Theresia Cabarrus

Tallien is Theresia's lover and later husband, with a passionate and protective relationship.

Theresia Cabarrus

Tallien is Theresia's lover and later husband, with a passionate and protective relationship.

Robespierre

Robespierre and Tallien are political rivals, with Tallien opposing Robespierre's extreme Reign of Terror.

Bertrand Moncrif

Bertrand and Tallien are allies in the plot against Robespierre, cooperating politically.

Robespierre

Robespierre and Tallien are political rivals, with Tallien opposing Robespierre's extreme Reign of Terror.

Bertrand Moncrif

Bertrand and Tallien are allies in the plot against Robespierre, cooperating politically.

III

Mentioned as Theresia's powerful but vulnerable fiancé; Chauvelin believes Tallien's cowardice and moderate actions make him susceptible to being declared 'suspect.'

I

Mentioned as a fiend whose cruelty was modified by Theresia's influence in Bordeaux.

VIII: The Beautiful Spaniard

Expected visitor; his arrival forces Pepita to hide Bertrand.

I

Mentioned as the popular Representative in the Convention and ardent adorer of Theresia Cabarrus.

III

Mentioned as a potential visitor who could endanger Theresia if he finds Bertrand in her apartment.

IX: A Hideous, Fearful Hour

Tallien is consumed by jealousy and fear, threatening to denounce Bertrand Moncrif while seeking Theresia's help to gain Robespierre's favor.

I

The jealous and powerful suitor who confronts Theresia about Bertrand's presence.

II

Tallien suppresses his jealousy after Theresia's victory, his heart soothed by her flattery and preference for him, though he is ultimately a pis-aller for her.

III

Pleads with Theresia to help him appease Robespierre, suggests betraying Bertrand, and shows fear of Robespierre's threats.

X: The Grim Idol That the World Adores

Theresia's fiancé, visibly anxious and obsequious, hoping the meeting will appease Robespierre.

I

Her future husband, visibly agitated and obsequious toward Robespierre, showing cowardice and flattery.

Chapter II

Anxious and trembling for Theresia during her confrontation with Robespierre, later implores her to obey the dictator.

Chauvelin

Mentioned as being at the Convention at three in the afternoon, allowing Theresia to meet Chauvelin privately.

A Lover of Sport

Tallien is referenced as the fiancé of Theresia Cabarrus, and Theresia is noted as potentially becoming 'Madame Tallien' soon.

I

Mentioned by Theresia as someone whose regard she gained, allowing her to intervene for victims.

Mice and Men

Theresia's lover; she pushes him to seize power from Robespierre, but he counsels prudence.

I

The coming man of the hour, already at Theresia's feet.

II

Tallien is portrayed as prudent and temporising, afraid to seize power and constantly checking Theresia's ambition.

I

Dismissed by Chauvelin as too mean and cowardly to be useful.

XXVIII: In the Meanwhile

Moves like a ghostly shadow, feeling the tyrant has already decreed his doom, not daring to speak in the Convention.

I

One of Robespierre's intended victims, going about like a ghostly shadow, fearing the tyrant's decree of doom.

I

Mentioned as a protector of Theresia Cabarrus, feared by Rateau.

XXX: When the Storm Burst

Terrified and indecisive, he is ordered by Theresia to stay at the theatre and feign unconcern.

I

Observed in the foyer during entr'actes, appearing obsequious among his friends.

II

Sits with Theresia in her box during the first two acts, fawning on Robespierre.

III

Present in the theatre box, terrified by the news, but ordered by Theresia to stay and act unconcerned.

Grey Dawn

Overwhelmed by dread and remorse after Theresia's arrest; sits numbly on her staircase until roused by the mysterious strangers.

I

Hurries to the Rue Villedot, consumed by fear for Theresia and remorse for his role in the Revolutionary Committee.

II

Devastated by Theresia's arrest, he sits in shock outside her apartment until confronted by the mysterious strangers.

The Cataclysm

Leads the opposition against Robespierre, emboldened by a message from Theresia written in blood.

I

Chief of the forty named opponents, missing after his fiancée Theresia Cabarrus was arrested.

Chapter II

Boldly demands delay in printing Robespierre's speech, questioning the liberty of opinion; his face is ashen but he shows unexpected courage.

The Fall of Robespierre

Leads the revolt, brandishes a dagger, and calls for the tyrant's overthrow, driven by love for Theresia.

The Whirlwind

Leads the Convention's defiance against Henriot, earning glory, and later seeks Theresia at the Conciergerie.

I

Rushes to the Conciergerie to see Theresia but is denied access.

III

Leads the charge in the Convention, demands Robespierre be outlawed, and bravely confronts Henriot's gunners, turning them away.

IV

Mentioned by Barras as having been 'superb' in the Assembly against Robespierre.

VI

Mentioned as being spurred into open revolt by the threat to Theresia.