# Planchet — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Planchet in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** M. Planchet, the Sieur Planchet, Master Planchet **First appearance:** 0023-20-of-the-society-which-was-formed-in-the-rue-des-lombards-at-the-sign-of-the-pilon-d-or-to-carry-out-the-idea-of-m-d-artagnan ## Snapshot D'Artagnan's former servant, now a prosperous grocer, who still keeps one ear tuned to the intrigues of his old master's world. ## Who they are Planchet has climbed from fetching his master's boots to weighing sugar and counting coin, a respectable tradesman with a shopkeeper's caution and a soldier's memory. The distance between his counter and the court does not stop him from being drawn back into dangerous errands when d'Artagnan comes calling. His hard-won prosperity makes every favor he grants a small act of courage, and his presence reminds us that the musketeers' legend was built on the backs of men who had everything to lose. ## In the story ### [What d'Artagnan Went to Paris For](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/19-what-d-artagnan-went-to-paris-for) Now a prosperous grocer and banker in the Rue des Lombards; welcomes d'Artagnan warmly and agrees to hear his proposal. ### [Of the Society Which Was Formed in the Rue des Lombards, at the Sign of the Pilon d’Or, to Carry Out the Idea of M. d’Artagnan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/20-of-the-society-which-was-formed-in-the-rue-des-lombards-at-the-sign-of-the-pilon-d-or-to-carry-out-the-idea-of-m-d-artagnan) Former servant turned grocer, becomes d'Artagnan's financial partner, contributing twenty thousand livres to the venture. ### [In Which d’Artagnan Prepares to Travel for the House of Planchet and Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/21-in-which-d-artagnan-prepares-to-travel-for-the-house-of-planchet-and-company) Provides 40,000 livres in funding for the mission, is moved by d'Artagnan's will, and is described as a shrewd grocer and associate. ### [D’Artagnan Travels for the House of Planchet and Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/22-d-artagnan-travels-for-the-house-of-planchet-and-company) Mentioned as the company for whom D'Artagnan travels; his pride would be heightened by the operation. ### [In Which d’Artagnan Begins to Fear He Has Placed His Money and That of Planchet in the Sinking Fund](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/29-in-which-d-artagnan-begins-to-fear-he-has-placed-his-money-and-that-of-planchet-in-the-sinking-fund) D'Artagnan fears they have made a bad speculation with their money. ### [Athos and d’Artagnan Meet Once More at the Hostelry of the Corne du Cerf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/32-athos-and-d-artagnan-meet-once-more-at-the-hostelry-of-the-corne-du-cerf) Mentioned as the grocer who financed d'Artagnan's efforts and whom d'Artagnan feels indebted to. ### [Of the Embarrassment of Riches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/34-of-the-embarrassment-of-riches) Mentioned as d'Artagnan's partner in the treasure, to whom a share must be given. ### [In Which It Is Seen That the French Grocer Had Already Been Established in the Seventeenth Century](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/38-in-which-it-is-seen-that-the-french-grocer-had-already-been-established-in-the-seventeenth-century) Now a grocer in Paris, he is initially terrified that the expedition failed, then overjoyed at the fortune. ### [A Passion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/51-a-passion) Mentioned as the former lackey of d'Artagnan, now a grocer, where d'Artagnan can be found. ### [D’Artagnan’s Lesson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/52-d-artagnan-s-lesson) D'Artagnan lodges with him; his household retains military punctuality. ### [The Cabaret of the Image-de-Notre-Dame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/61-the-cabaret-of-the-image-de-notre-dame) Mentioned as one of d'Artagnan's few remaining friends to whom he says goodbye. ### [Philosophy of the Heart and Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/65-philosophy-of-the-heart-and-mind) Welcomes d'Artagnan, offers to invest in his expedition, and shows affectionate concern. ### [Malaga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/141-malaga) Now a grocer in the Rue des Lombards; adopts a new oath 'Malaga' and a sybaritic philosophy; invites D'Artagnan to his country house at Fontainebleau. ### [The Rat and the Cheese](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/144-the-rat-and-the-cheese) Hosts Porthos and d'Artagnan in his shop; expresses anxiety about Porthos's appetite but shows respect; travels with them to Fontainebleau. ### [Planchet’s Country-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/145-planchet-s-country-house) Hosts d'Artagnan and Porthos at his country-house; introduces his housekeeper Trüchen and shares his life story. ### [Showing What Could Be Seen from Planchet's House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/146-showing-what-could-be-seen-from-planchet-s-house) Hosts d'Artagnan and Porthos, shows them his house and the cemetery view, and shares his philosophical reflections on death. ### [How Porthos, Trüchen, and Planchet Parted with Each Other on Friendly Terms, Thanks to d’Artagnan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/147-how-porthos-tr-chen-and-planchet-parted-with-each-other-on-friendly-terms-thanks-to-d-artagnan) Hosts Porthos and d'Artagnan, grows jealous of Porthos's attention to Trüchen, and is reassured by d'Artagnan's advice. ### [Explanations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/149-explanations) Referenced as the owner of the house near the cemetery where d'Artagnan and Porthos stayed. ### [The Inventory of Planchet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/236-the-inventory-of-planchet) Taking inventory of his shop; reveals he has sold his business, bought an estate at Fontainebleau, and intends to marry Trüchen; shows Athos the map d'Artagnan used. ### [The Inventory of M. de Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/237-the-inventory-of-m-de-beaufort) Mentioned as having left Paris for his country retreat; Athos and Raoul's visit to him is recalled as a farewell to their former life. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/planchet - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters