# Mademoiselle de Montalais — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Mademoiselle de Montalais in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Montalais, Aure, Mademoiselle Aure de Montalais **First appearance:** 0216-211-the-patterns ## Snapshot A lady-in-waiting with a gossip's tongue and a strategist's mind, Montalais trades secrets like currency and always keeps the change. ## Who they are Montalais is La Vallière's confidante and the court's most efficient conduit of scandal, perched on garden walls to trade intelligence with Malicorne about who loves whom and who is being used as a screen. She is charming, quick, and morally flexible, more interested in the game than its casualties. She matters because her whispered reports to La Vallière set the emotional machinery of the court in motion, and her loyalty is always negotiable. ## In the story ### [The Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/1-the-letter) A maid of honor to Madame, she is lively and mischievous, teasing Louise about her letter to Raoul and showing disregard for court duties. ### [The Interview](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/3-the-interview) Acts as the mischievous matchmaker, orchestrating the secret meeting and later sharing the news of the king's impending visit. ### [Father and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/4-father-and-son) Maid of honor to Madame; introduced Raoul to Louise de La Vallière. ### [What His Majesty King Louis XIV Was at the Age of Twenty-Two](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/8-what-his-majesty-king-louis-xiv-was-at-the-age-of-twenty-two) Presented as a young lady of rank and good attendant to Madame; she curtsies deeply, hiding her amusement at the formalities. ### [A Lover and His Mistress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/77-a-lover-and-his-mistress) A proud and coquettish young woman who desires a court position and engages in a power struggle with Malicorne. ### [In Which We at Length See the True Heroine of This History Appear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/78-in-which-we-at-length-see-the-true-heroine-of-this-history-appear) Triumphantly reveals her brevet as maid of honor and uses her influence to secure a similar position for Louise. ### [Malicorne and Manicamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/79-malicorne-and-manicamp) Malicorne's mistress, a noblewoman who serves as a maid of honor to Madame, and is part of Malicorne's plan to gain court secrets. ### [Manicamp and Malicorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/80-manicamp-and-malicorne) Recipient of Malicorne's letter announcing the progress of the commission. ### [An Account of What the Chevalier de Lorraine Thought of Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/88-an-account-of-what-the-chevalier-de-lorraine-thought-of-madame) Montalais returns Raoul's letters and sends a cryptic note via Malicorne, hinting at Louise's whereabouts. ### [The Surprise of Madame de Montalais](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/89-the-surprise-of-madame-de-montalais) Presented as a maid of honor; waggish and confident, she enjoys Raoul's astonishment. ### [Part II: Louise de La Vallière](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/part-ii-louise-de-la-valli-re) A companion or friend of Louise, part of the courtly environment. ### [105: Threefold Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/105-threefold-love) Present in Madame's cabinet, playing cards and later encountering Monsieur's displeasure in the anteroom. ### [M. de Lorraine's Jealousy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/106-m-de-lorraine-s-jealousy) Assists de Guiche by admitting the musicians through the little door. ### [Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/107-monsieur-is-jealous-of-guiche) Present in the room, admiring the dance. ### [The Mediator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/108-the-mediator) Supports La Vallière with whispered encouragement during the king's entrance. ### [The Nymphs of the Park of Fontainebleau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/115-the-nymphs-of-the-park-of-fontainebleau) One of Madame's maids of honor; she joins La Vallière and Tonnay-Charente for a walk. ### [What Was Said Under the Royal Oak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/116-what-was-said-under-the-royal-oak) Initiates the serious conversation, teases La Vallière about her feelings, and later leads the flight when they suspect they are overheard. ### [The King's Uneasiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/117-the-king-s-uneasiness) She is with La Vallière and calls for help when La Vallière faints; she is astonished to see the king. ### [Courses de Nuit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/119-courses-de-nuit) Included in the plan as a participant in the oak conversation, expected to support the cover story. ### [The Labyrinth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/124-the-labyrinth) Conducts a clandestine interview with Manicamp, revealing De Guiche's favorable reception by the king and Madame. ### [How Malicorne Had Been Turned Out of the Hotel of the Beau Paon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/125-how-malicorne-had-been-turned-out-of-the-hotel-of-the-beau-paon) Engages in a tense conversation with Malicorne, reveals court secrets about the king and Madame, and agrees to an alliance. ### [A Mission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/129-a-mission) Acts as a confidante and scout; tries to comfort Louise and later discusses Madame's plans. ### [Story of a Dryad and a Naiad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/131-story-of-a-dryad-and-a-naiad) A maid of honor who does not blush under the king's gaze and saves Louise from his attention. ### [Conclusion of the Story of a Naiad and of a Dryad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/132-conclusion-of-the-story-of-a-naiad-and-of-a-dryad) Montalais is the subject of Saint-Aignan's portrait of Phyllis, but she remains unmoved. ### [Something That Neither Naiad nor Dryad Foresaw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/134-something-that-neither-naiad-nor-dryad-foresaw) Present in the room with Louise; she escapes when the king enters. ### [The Lottery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/140-the-lottery) Acts as a confidante to La Vallière; she is envious of the bracelets but outwardly embraces her friend. ### [Madame and de Guiche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/150-madame-and-de-guiche) Present at the door during the conversation and later interrupts to announce that de Guiche is wanted. ### [Montalais and Malicorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/151-montalais-and-malicorne) Observes Madame and de Guiche's agitation; conspires with Malicorne to manage court intrigues. ### [M. Malicorne the Keeper of the Records of France](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/161-m-malicorne-the-keeper-of-the-records-of-france) Accompanies Madame, writes a letter to Malicorne, and keeps the blood-stained mask as a memento. ### [The Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/162-the-journey) Acts as a discreet chaperone, withdrawing to the corner of the carriage and introducing Malicorne's name to the king. ### [The Ambassadors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/168-the-ambassadors) Summoned by the king when La Vallière is not found; she suggests Louise may be in the garden. ### [170: Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/170-madame) Summoned by Madame to relate what she knows about the event; she recommends forbearance toward La Vallière. ### [Mademoiselle de La Vallière’s Pocket-Handkerchief](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/171-mademoiselle-de-la-valli-re-s-pocket-handkerchief) Montalais assists Madame in her schemes and later, through Malicorne, helps La Vallière recover the handkerchief. ### [Which Treats of Gardeners, of Ladders, and Maids of Honor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/172-which-treats-of-gardeners-of-ladders-and-maids-of-honor) La Vallière's friend and ally; she conspires with Malicorne to get herself expelled from Madame's rooms to facilitate the king's visits. ### [Which Treats of Carpentry Operations, and Furnishes Details Upon the Mode of Constructing Staircases](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/173-which-treats-of-carpentry-operations-and-furnishes-details-upon-the-mode-of-constructing-staircases) Communicates advice to La Vallière and participates in the plot to bring the lovers together. ### [The Promenade by Torchlight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/174-the-promenade-by-torchlight) Feigns a sprained foot to avoid the promenade and manipulates Madame into excluding La Vallière; writes a laconic note to Malicorne. ### [The Apparition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/175-the-apparition) Interrupts the king's visit; warns Louise that Madame suspects the affair and has sent a letter to England about Raoul. ### [Saint-Aignan Follows Malicorne’s Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/179-saint-aignan-follows-malicorne-s-advice) Assists the lovers by warning Louise of Raoul's approach and tries to conceal the trapdoor. ### [In Which the Author Thinks It Is High Time to Return to the Vicomte de Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/190-in-which-the-author-thinks-it-is-high-time-to-return-to-the-vicomte-de-bragelonne) Observed in bewilderment and later heard in the Cabinet des Porcelaines. ### [191: Bragelonne Continues His Inquiries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/191-bragelonne-continues-his-inquiries) Arrives to speak with d'Artagnan but is actually looking for Raoul; she reveals that Madame has sent for him. ### [Two Jealousies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/192-two-jealousies) Leads Raoul to Madame's apartments, warning him to be discreet; her manner is sad and cautious. ### [A Domiciliary Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/193-a-domiciliary-visit) Mentioned as one of the maids of honor who might be the king's next fancy. ### [235: Preparations for Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/235-preparations-for-departure) Encounters Raoul in the Luxembourg, attempts to justify her past actions, and hints at threats against Louise. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/mademoiselle_de_montalais - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters