Manicamp

Malicorne and Manicamp

A poor but clever gentleman, favorite of the Comte de Guiche, who lives off Guiche's generosity and sells his clothes when funds run low.

Manicamp and Malicorne

In financial distress, sells his last decent clothes, but uses wit and bets to secure money from Malicorne without leaving bed.

The Courtyard of the Hôtel Grammont

Mentioned as absent, confined to bed at Orléans; Malicorne acts as his envoy.

Le Havre

Arrives in a violet suit, explains Buckingham's monopolization of lodgings and the rumor of his love for Madame.

At Sea

Declines to join the boat trip, citing concern for his clothing and the futility of the risk.

The Tents

Indolently reclining at the tent entrance, calmly questions Buckingham's disturbance and asserts the square belongs to the king.

Night

Mentioned as snoring loudly in his tent, indifferent to the emotional turmoil around him.

From Le Havre to Paris

Is engaged in devoted attendance on the princess during the journey.

Monsieur Becomes Jealous of the Duke of Buckingham

Present at breakfast with Monsieur and the Chevalier de Lorraine, he observes the prince's mood.

Sword-Thrusts in the Water (Concluded)

Arrives with de Wardes and is present during the proceedings.

105: Threefold Love

Present at the gathering, supports de Guiche and helps sustain the confrontation with Monsieur.

M. de Lorraine's Jealousy

Seen waiting under the walnut-tree with the musicians, part of de Guiche's arrangement.

The Labyrinth

Meets Montalais secretly in the gardens, anxious about De Guiche's whereabouts and reception at court.

What Actually Occurred at the Inn Called the Beau Paon

Arrives at the inn seeking a room and stable, but is initially turned away; his arrival triggers the revelation that Malicorne's room was reserved for another.

A Jesuit of the Eleventh Year

Mentioned alongside Malicorne as having been turned out of the hotel room.

Happy as a Prince

Follows de Guiche and the prince, making sardonic asides about the prince's behavior, comparing him to King Candaules and wishing Molière could hear him.

The Combat

Arrives at the duel scene, accuses de Wardes of assassination, but later accepts de Guiche's confirmation of fair play.

After Supper

Mentioned as having brought de Guiche back and as knowing details of the incident; the king summons him.

Showing in What Way d’Artagnan Discharged the Mission with Which the King Had Entrusted Him

Summoned by the king as someone who might know de Guiche's secrets; not yet arrived by the end of the chapter.

The Encounter

Summoned by the king to explain the accident; he becomes increasingly entangled in his own story under Louis's questioning.

The Physician

Manicamp defends his falsehood about the duel to protect his friend de Guiche, citing the honor of a lady in Madame's household.

Wherein d’Artagnan Perceives That It Was He Who Was Mistaken, and Manicamp Who Was Right

Skillfully navigates the king's questions, hints at La Vallière's high protector, and is forgiven.

Showing the Advantage of Having Two Strings to One’s Bow

Discreetly reveals the true cause of the duel to Madame and arranges her secret visit to de Guiche.

M. Malicorne the Keeper of the Records of France

Leads the two women to de Guiche's room and then withdraws.

Which Treats of Gardeners, of Ladders, and Maids of Honor

Malicorne's companion during the garden conversation; he is absent-minded and used as a foil for Malicorne's hints.

Heu! Miser!

Mentioned in Raoul's internal debate about honor and courtly behavior.