Introductory Note
The only favorite who loved the king for himself alone; her life is faithfully sketched from her first glimpse of the king at Blois.
The Letter
A gentle, fair-haired young woman, she is shyly in love with Raoul and writes him a letter, though she is easily flustered by Montalais's teasing.
The Interview
Surprised and overjoyed by Raoul's unexpected visit; her love for him is evident.
Father and Son
Mentioned as the young lady Raoul encountered at Blois via Mademoiselle de Montalais; subject of Athos's disapproval.
What His Majesty King Louis XIV Was at the Age of Twenty-Two
A young Blaisoise lady presented to the king; she is timid and graceful, catching Louis's attention despite Madame's mundane introduction.
A Passion
The object of Raoul's passion; Athos questions her constancy and Raoul defends her honor.
In Which We at Length See the True Heroine of This History Appear
Revealed as the true heroine; she is torn between envy and sorrow, longing for Paris and Raoul.
Malicorne and Manicamp
Mentioned as the poor little La Vallière, who is unknowingly being drawn into the intrigues of the court.
Manicamp and Malicorne
Mentioned by Malicorne as the friend for whom the second commission is intended.
An Account of What the Chevalier de Lorraine Thought of Madame
Louise is mentioned as having left Blois for Paris; Raoul's letters to her were returned unopened.
The Surprise of Madame de Montalais
Presented as a maid of honor; appears timid and avoids eye contact, causing Raoul confusion.
The Consent of Athos
The object of Raoul's affection; she is a maid of honor to Madame.
Part II: Louise de La Vallière
Central figure of this part, her introduction marks the beginning of her involvement in court affairs.
King Louis XIV Does Not Think Mademoiselle de La Vallière Either Rich Enough or Pretty Enough for a Gentleman of the Rank of the Vicomte de Bragelonne
Discussed as the prospective bride; the king deems her not rich or pretty enough for Raoul.
Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche
Seated in a corner, looking on thoughtfully.
The Mediator
Present among the ladies of honor, pale and supported by Montalais as the king passes.
What Was Caught After the Butterflies
Identified by Madame as the suitable decoy; the king comments on her thinness and melancholy.
The Nymphs of the Park of Fontainebleau
Found alone near the lake, she converses with de Guiche and later plans a private walk with her companions.
What Was Said Under the Royal Oak
Reveals her deep admiration for the king, causing her companions to exclaim in surprise; later becomes terrified at the possibility of being overheard.
The King's Uneasiness
She faints in the woods and is discovered by the king and Saint-Aignan; the king uses her as a pretext to approach Madame.
The King's Secret
The ailing young woman who faints into the king's arms, sparking court gossip about the king's affection.
Courses de Nuit
Mentioned as having made flattering remarks about the king and being reluctant to tell falsehoods, causing Madame's irritation.
Aramis's Correspondence
Identified as the object of the king's new caprice; Aramis advises Fouquet to court her.
The Orderly Clerk
Subject of the king's inquiries and Saint-Aignan's gossip; her background and rumored betrothal are discussed.
Fontainebleau at Two O'Clock in the Morning
Subject of Saint-Aignan's scheming; he seeks information about her from de Guiche.
How Malicorne Had Been Turned Out of the Hotel of the Beau Paon
Revealed to be the screen for the king and Madame's affair; her innocent remark about the king was overheard.
A Mission
Deeply distressed by Raoul's departure; struggles with guilt and emotion.
Story of a Dryad and a Naiad
Present among the maids of honor; the king's devouring gaze falls upon her, but Montalais shields her.
Conclusion of the Story of a Naiad and of a Dryad
La Vallière faints from the king's look and words, overwhelmed by the tension.
Royal Psychology
La Vallière is the unwitting instrument of Madame's scheme; the king's genuine affection for her is now tainted by the suspicion that her feelings were part of the deception.
Something That Neither Naiad nor Dryad Foresaw
Pleads for the king's forgiveness, explains she was threatened, and eventually receives his pardon and declaration of love.
The New General of the Jesuits
Mentioned as being with the king in their first confession of love.
The Storm
Still pale from the previous evening's events, she gets into a carriage with three companions, and the king maneuvers to accompany her.
The Shower of Rain
Humbly refuses the king's offers, citing her modest station and concern for the queen's feelings; shows disinterest in material advancement.
Toby
Receives a visit from Fouquet, who seeks the return of a letter she denies having received.
The Lottery
Receives the king's gift of the bracelets, causing a stir among the courtiers.
Madame and de Guiche
Mentioned as the object of the king's attentions and as Bragelonne's affianced.
Montalais and Malicorne
Mentioned as the object of the king's interest and Raoul's affection; her letters have been intercepted by Montalais.
How de Wardes Was Received at Court
Mentioned as the subject of de Wardes's insinuations; defended by de Guiche and Saint-Aignan as an angel of virtue and purity.
Wherein d’Artagnan Perceives That It Was He Who Was Mistaken, and Manicamp Who Was Right
Mentioned as the maid of honor who was insulted, sparking the quarrel.
Showing the Advantage of Having Two Strings to One’s Bow
Mentioned as the supposed cause of the duel, but revealed to be a pretext.
The Journey
The object of the king's affection, she blushes with pleasure and speaks of loving 'for all my life.'
Triumfeminate
The maid of honor at the center of the scandal; discussed by the queens as the cause of the duel and summoned by Anne of Austria.
The First Quarrel
Overwhelmed and silent, she cannot reveal the truth about the queen and Madame's involvement, leading to the king's accusations.
Despair
Overwhelmed by despair after the king's departure; waits in vain for his return or message; dismissed by Madame; resolves to flee at dawn.
166: The Flight
Flees the Palais Royal at night, determined to become a nun at the Carmelites; rescued by d'Artagnan and extracts a promise of secrecy.
Showing How Louis, on His Part, Had Passed the Time from Ten to Half-Past Twelve at Night
The king's thoughts dwell on her pale, worn features; she is the source of his emotional turmoil.
The Ambassadors
Has fled the court and is reported to be going to take the veil at the Carmelites of Chaillot; her absence is discovered by the king.
Chaillot
Louise resists the king's advances, citing her exile and shame, but eventually succumbs to his declarations of love.
170: Madame
The dismissed maid of honor; her flight to a cloister and her character are the central subject of the king's argument with Madame.
Mademoiselle de La Vallière’s Pocket-Handkerchief
La Vallière is the object of the king's affections. She loses the king's verses when the handkerchief trick fails, but later receives the handkerchief back from Malicorne.
Which Treats of Gardeners, of Ladders, and Maids of Honor
The object of the king's affections; she is confined to Madame's cabinet and later seen opening her window.
Which Treats of Carpentry Operations, and Furnishes Details Upon the Mode of Constructing Staircases
Moved to a top-story room with barred windows; receives Malicorne's letter and responds to his inquiries about her floor and bed placement.
The Promenade by Torchlight
Excluded from the promenade by Madame's order; inwardly delighted at the prospect of solitude, unaware of the secret construction in her room.
The Apparition
Receives the king secretly; fears discovery and scandal; confesses her love for Louis and her dilemma regarding Raoul.
The Portrait
Sits for her portrait, receives a letter from the king, and reluctantly agrees to another meeting.
Hampton Court
Raoul's beloved in France; she is the subject of the anonymous letters suggesting she is being courted by another, and she has not written to Raoul since his departure.
Saint-Aignan Follows Malicorne’s Advice
Consumed by passion for the king, she is caught in the trapdoor rendezvous and shrieks when Raoul arrives.
183: An Interview with the Queen-Mother
Mentioned as Mademoiselle de La Vallière, against whom the queen and queen-mother fulminate imprecations.
In Which the Author Thinks It Is High Time to Return to the Vicomte de Bragelonne
Mentioned as agitated and the subject of Raoul's concern.
Two Jealousies
Mentioned as the object of the king's love and Raoul's betrothed; her fidelity is questioned by Madame.
A Domiciliary Visit
Her room is the site of the trapdoor; she is implicated in the affair with the king.
The Change of Residence, the Trapdoor, and the Portrait
Her portrait is the subject of one of the complaints; she is the object of the king's affection.
King and Noble
Central to the conflict as the object of the king's affection and Raoul's betrothed.
After the Storm
Revealed to love the king, causing Raoul's despair.
Heu! Miser!
Appears veiled and sorrow-stricken in Raoul's salon, revealing herself to him.
Wounds Within Wounds
Confesses her love for the king and begs Raoul for forgiveness.
What Took Place at the Louvre During the Supper at the Bastille
Saint-Aignan reports her distress upon learning the king has discovered their secret; she is in despair and sorrow.
Crown and Tiara
Mentioned as the woman Raoul loves and who betrayed him; Philippe questions whether a man can forgive such treachery.
Nectar and Ambrosia
Meets the king in a garden path, where he whispers 'I love you' to her, overheard by d'Artagnan and Fouquet.
Colbert
La Vallière passionately defends Fouquet, arguing that arresting him in his own home would dishonor the king. She confronts Colbert and wins the king's admiration.
Jealousy
Mentioned as the object of the king's affection; the letter implicates her in a supposed betrayal.
225: A Night at the Bastille
The king fears she has been abandoned to Madame and that they are separated forever.
In Which Porthos Thinks He Is Pursuing a Duchy
Referenced as the object of Raoul's grief; Athos justifies her betrayal by love for the king.
Among Women
The king's favorite, courted by all; D'Artagnan approaches her to speak of Raoul.
In M. Colbert’s Carriage
Briefly mentioned as having little influence and being courted by Fouquet.
The Last Canto of the Poem
Travels to the graves to pray for forgiveness, confessing her role in Raoul's death and the subsequent death of Athos.
The Death of d'Artagnan
Loses the king's favor as her tears contrast with the court's joy; her star is waning.
Endnotes
Implied reference as the one from whom Madame de Montespan would oust the king's affections.
