# Malicorne — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Malicorne in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** M. de Malicorne, M. Malicorne, the cunning Malicorne **First appearance:** 0216-211-the-patterns ## Snapshot A sharp-eyed courtier who trades in secrets and marriages, forever calculating which way the royal wind will blow. ## Who they are Malicorne moves through the court's backstairs and garden walls with the instincts of a broker, matching his beloved Montalais's gossip with his own cool appraisal of advantage. He grasps immediately that La Vallière's careless words, overheard by the king, will crush Raoul de Bragelonne, yet his first instinct is self-preservation, not rescue. His clear-eyed cynicism about love and power gives the reader an honest guide to the moral weather of the court, even as it quietly damns him. ## In the story ### [A Lover and His Mistress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/77-a-lover-and-his-mistress) A cunning clerk who uses his influence to secure a commission for Montalais, revealing his manipulative yet affectionate nature. ### [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) The cunning young man whose credit obtains the brevet; he endures Madame de Saint-Remy's wrath with comic dignity. ### [Malicorne and Manicamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/79-malicorne-and-manicamp) Ambitious son of a syndic, who schemes to gain a post in Monsieur's household and marry Montalais, using Manicamp and Guiche for advancement. ### [Manicamp and Malicorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/80-manicamp-and-malicorne) Visits Manicamp in Orléans, negotiates for a second maid of honor commission, and pays five hundred pistoles for a place in Monsieur's household. ### [The Courtyard of the Hôtel Grammont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/81-the-courtyard-of-the-h-tel-grammont) Arrives as Manicamp's envoy, seeks a court appointment, impresses de Guiche with his horsemanship and wit. ### [The Portrait of Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/82-the-portrait-of-madame) Accompanies de Guiche and de Wardes to the Palais Royal; learns from observing the young men. ### [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) Malicorne delivers Raoul's returned letters and a note from Montalais, and asks Raoul for a ticket to the wedding ceremony. ### [The Surprise of Madame de Montalais](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/89-the-surprise-of-madame-de-montalais) Obtains admission to the ceremony through Raoul's help; tries to approach Montalais but is rebuffed. ### [105: Threefold Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/105-threefold-love) Attempts to hide behind Montalais during Monsieur's intrusion, later announces the Chevalier de Lorraine's return. ### [M. de Lorraine's Jealousy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/106-m-de-lorraine-s-jealousy) Provides information to the chevalier's valet about de Guiche's plans, hoping to gain a position in the duke's household. ### [The Labyrinth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/124-the-labyrinth) Present at the meeting, remains behind with Montalais after Saint-Aignan leads Manicamp away. ### [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) Confronts Montalais about his neglect, forms a self-interested alliance with her, and is evicted from his inn by a Franciscan monk. ### [What Actually Occurred at the Inn Called the Beau Paon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/126-what-actually-occurred-at-the-inn-called-the-beau-paon) Has been staying at the Beau Paon for a week, observing the mysterious guests and their secretive behavior; he is displaced when the true guest claims the room. ### [A Jesuit of the Eleventh Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/127-a-jesuit-of-the-eleventh-year) Mentioned as having been turned out of the hotel room earlier, making way for Aramis and the Franciscan. ### [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) Initially refuses to give Saint-Aignan the key to the maids' rooms, but capitulates when the king reveals himself. ### [The Lottery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/140-the-lottery) Whispers to Montalais about their future prospects amid the commotion. ### [Montalais and Malicorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/151-montalais-and-malicorne) Discusses intrigues with Montalais; reveals he has intercepted Raoul's letters to Louise; meets with de Guiche. ### [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) Referenced as the intended recipient of Montalais's letter and as the future keeper of records. ### [The Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/162-the-journey) Provides the king with a horse from Monsieur's stables, cleverly gaining royal notice and favor. ### [170: Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/170-madame) Bears the king's message to Madame, requesting an audience; his countenance shows lively emotion. ### [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) Malicorne cleverly steals the king's handkerchief containing the note and returns it to La Vallière, earning the king's favor and being called a 'first rate politician'. ### [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) The cunning inventor of the ladder scheme; he is arrested by the Swiss guards but later devises a new plan with Montalais. ### [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) Devises the staircase plan, communicates with La Vallière via a silk winder, and persuades Saint-Aignan to participate. ### [The Promenade by Torchlight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/174-the-promenade-by-torchlight) Orchestrates the secret construction of a trapdoor and staircase in La Vallière's room; communicates with Montalais via notes. ### [The Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/176-the-portrait) Devises the trapdoor mechanism and advises Saint-Aignan to leave the king alone with Louise. ### [Saint-Aignan Follows Malicorne’s Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/179-saint-aignan-follows-malicorne-s-advice) Cunningly arranges the lovers' private time by delaying the painter and advising Saint-Aignan. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/malicorne - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters