The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character

Le Chevalier de Lorraine

A favorite and possible lover of Monsieur, involved in court intrigues.

minor

Also known as Chevalier, de Lorraine

First appearance: 211 the patterns

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Listens to de Guiche and later discusses fashion with Philip.

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Le Chevalier de Lorraine first appears in 0216 211 the patterns.

In Mazarin's Gaming Party: Listens to de Guiche and later discusses fashion with Philip.

Later, in In Which Mazarin Becomes Prodigal: The favorite of the Duc d'Anjou; he helps pocket the remaining money and questions the cardinal's motives.

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Mazarin's Gaming Party
Listens to de Guiche and later discusses fashion with Philip.
In Which Mazarin Becomes Prodigal
The favorite of the Duc d'Anjou; he helps pocket the remaining money and questions the cardinal's motives.
The Portrait of Madame
Present in Monsieur's cabinet, teases Monsieur about Henrietta's beauty and opposes de Guiche's request.
An Account of What the Chevalier de Lorraine Thought of Madame
The Chevalier de Lorraine maliciously suggests that Madame has multiple admirers, fueling Monsieur's jealousy.
The Surprise of Madame de Montalais
Engages in malicious gossip about Montalais and La Vallière, insinuating impropriety.
Monsieur Becomes Jealous of the Duke of Buckingham
A close companion of Monsieur, he enjoys the prince's ill-humor and influences him.
105: Threefold Love
Absent from court, his disappearance leaves Monsieur disconsolate and fuels his resentment.
M. de Lorraine's Jealousy
Manipulates the Duc d'Orléans by feigning jealousy and planting suspicions about Madame and de Guiche.
Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche
Observes the scene with feigned admiration and later whispers to Monsieur, appearing to calm him.
The Mediator
Observes the court's anxiety and spreads mischief, later comments on the king's color.
The Advisers
Advises de Guiche to stay, leading him blindfolded toward a precipice; observes the king's vengeance with hostility.
Fontainebleau
The Chevalier distills drops of gall into every wound Monsieur receives, exacerbating his melancholy.
Courses de Nuit
Attempts to provoke Monsieur's jealousy regarding de Guiche and the king, but retreats when his remarks are deflected.
How de Wardes Was Received at Court
Receives de Wardes with great display of regard and affection, fearing him as a rival but respecting his character.
Endnotes
Mentioned in the note about Madame dying of poison in 1670; the Chevalier had been ordered out of France in 1662.

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See Le Chevalier de Lorraine in 211 the patterns

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