These Old Shades · Character
Henri
A young French nobleman and friend of Armand de Saint-Vire.
minor
Also known as the noble Henri, the young Henri
First appearance: xvi the coming of the comte de saint vire
Henri shows up with force in His Grace of Avon Visits Versailles. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Vicomte de Saint-Vire, son of the Comtesse, is introduced to Avon; he is described as thickset, dark, and lacking polish, and expresses an interest in farming.
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In His Grace of Avon Visits Versailles: The Vicomte de Saint-Vire, son of the Comtesse, is introduced to Avon; he is described as thickset,…
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- Closing
This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak of the Duke of Avon’…
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