# Manicamp — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Manicamp in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Monsieur de Manicamp, M. de Manicamp, the discreet Manicamp **First appearance:** 0216-211-the-patterns ## Snapshot De Guiche's languid, quick-witted friend, who would rather charm his way out of a duel than lift a sword. ## Who they are Manicamp drifts through the court with the air of a man who finds effort vulgar, yet his mind works faster than anyone expects. Summoned before the king over a duel, he turns a moment of real danger into a masterclass in discretion, protecting a lady's honor while carefully preserving his own neck. His performance before Louis XIV shows that in this court, wit and timing can be worth more than a blade, and that even the laziest man will rouse himself to save his skin. ## In the story ### [Malicorne and Manicamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/79-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/80-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/81-the-courtyard-of-the-h-tel-grammont) Mentioned as absent, confined to bed at Orléans; Malicorne acts as his envoy. ### [Le Havre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/83-le-havre) Arrives in a violet suit, explains Buckingham's monopolization of lodgings and the rumor of his love for Madame. ### [At Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/84-at-sea) Declines to join the boat trip, citing concern for his clothing and the futility of the risk. ### [The Tents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/85-the-tents) Indolently reclining at the tent entrance, calmly questions Buckingham's disturbance and asserts the square belongs to the king. ### [Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/86-night) Mentioned as snoring loudly in his tent, indifferent to the emotional turmoil around him. ### [From Le Havre to Paris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/87-from-le-havre-to-paris) Is engaged in devoted attendance on the princess during the journey. ### [Monsieur Becomes Jealous of the Duke of Buckingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/91-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)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/95-sword-thrusts-in-the-water-concluded) Arrives with de Wardes and is present during the proceedings. ### [105: Threefold Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/105-threefold-love) Present at the gathering, supports de Guiche and helps sustain the confrontation with Monsieur. ### [M. de Lorraine's Jealousy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/106-m-de-lorraine-s-jealousy) Seen waiting under the walnut-tree with the musicians, part of de Guiche's arrangement. ### [The Labyrinth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/124-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/126-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/127-a-jesuit-of-the-eleventh-year) Mentioned alongside Malicorne as having been turned out of the hotel room. ### [Happy as a Prince](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/130-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/153-the-combat) Arrives at the duel scene, accuses de Wardes of assassination, but later accepts de Guiche's confirmation of fair play. ### [After Supper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/155-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/156-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/157-the-encounter) Summoned by the king to explain the accident; he becomes increasingly entangled in his own story under Louis's questioning. ### [The Physician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/158-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/159-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/160-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/161-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/172-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!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/200-heu-miser) Mentioned in Raoul's internal debate about honor and courtly behavior. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/manicamp - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters