# Aramis — Twenty Years After character guide > Aramis in Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Monsieur Aramis, Abbé d'Herblay, Chevalier d'Herblay **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-ghost-of-cardinal-richelieu ## Snapshot The musketeer once called Aramis now answers only to Abbé d'Herblay, and his pious servant Bazin will lie to your face to keep the secret. ## Who they are Aramis has shed his name of perdition for the abbé's cassock, and his servant Bazin guards his whereabouts with locked doors and holy indignation. D'Artagnan's search for him collides with Rochefort's intrigues and the coadjutor's politics, hinting that the abbé's devotions are tangled in plots deeper than prayer. His elusiveness makes him the most dangerous and most fascinating of the friends to reclaim. ## In the story ### [Dead Animosities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/iii-dead-animosities) Mentioned as a former friend of d'Artagnan; d'Artagnan claims not to know his whereabouts. ### [The Gascon and the Italian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/v-the-gascon-and-the-italian) Named by d'Artagnan as the Chevalier d'Herblay, now Abbé d'Herblay, formerly styled Aramis, the third friend to be located. ### [VI: D'Artagnan in His Fortieth Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/vi-d-artagnan-in-his-fortieth-year) Mentioned as having left D'Artagnan to take orders and become an abbé. D'Artagnan recalls a letter from Aramis about a duel in the Place Royale. ### [How d'Artagnan, on Going to a Distance to Discover Aramis, Discovers His Old Friend on Horseback Behind His Own Planchet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/viii-how-d-artagnan-on-going-to-a-distance-to-discover-aramis-discovers-his-old-friend-on-horseback-behind-his-own-planchet) Discovered by d'Artagnan at the Jesuits' convent; jumps onto Planchet's horse for a surprise reunion. ### [The Abbé d’Herblay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/ix-the-abb-d-herblay) Now an abbé living in a Jesuit convent, he criticizes Mazarin and hints at involvement with the Fronde. ### [XI: How d'Artagnan, in Discovering the Retreat of Porthos, Perceives That Wealth Does Not Necessarily Produce Happiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xi-how-d-artagnan-in-discovering-the-retreat-of-porthos-perceives-that-wealth-does-not-necessarily-produce-happiness) Mentioned as having become a Jesuit monk; declined d'Artagnan's offers. ### [In Which It Is Shown That if Porthos Was Discontented with His Condition, Mousqueton Was Completely Satisfied with His](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xii-in-which-it-is-shown-that-if-porthos-was-discontented-with-his-condition-mousqueton-was-completely-satisfied-with-his) Mentioned dismissively by d'Artagnan as a 'little coxcomb with his too good luck.' ### [The Castle of Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xiv-the-castle-of-bragelonne) Mentioned as having been seen by d'Artagnan, noted as cold and involved in intrigues. ### [The Abbé Scarron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxi-the-abb-scarron) Present as Abbé d'Herblay, converses secretly with the coadjutor Gondy, and greets Athos. ### [XXVI: The Rencontre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxvi-the-rencontre) Fights alongside Athos and suggests that D'Artagnan and Porthos join their side. ### [The Four Old Friends Prepare to Meet Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxvii-the-four-old-friends-prepare-to-meet-again) Urges caution and suggests going armed to the rendezvous, suspecting d'Artagnan and Porthos may have turned against them. ### [XXVIII: The Place Royale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxviii-the-place-royale) Initially angry and defensive, but submits to Athos's authority and breaks his sword. ### [A Dinner in the Old Style](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxxv-a-dinner-in-the-old-style) Arrives from visiting a penitent, tells a story mocking Mazarin's corruption, adopts a philosophical tone about divine justice. ### [Paternal Affection](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xli-paternal-affection) Mentioned as sharing Athos's anti-Mazarin opinions; described as an abbé who remains a soldier at heart. ### [XLII: Another Queen in Want of Help](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xlii-another-queen-in-want-of-help) Joins Athos in the journey, receives letters from Porthos and d'Artagnan, and visits the queen. ### [In Which It Is Proved That First Impulses Are Oftentimes the Best](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xliii-in-which-it-is-proved-that-first-impulses-are-oftentimes-the-best) Accompanies Athos; jokes about the young man being 'one of Milady's bastards' and expresses reluctance about the sea voyage. ### [In Which We Hear Tidings of Aramis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/liv-in-which-we-hear-tidings-of-aramis) Mentioned as being with Athos; the letter indicates both are very unhappy. ### [LV: The Scotchman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lv-the-scotchman) Accompanies Athos to the camp; supports the plan to save the king. ### [The Avenger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lvi-the-avenger) Knighted by King Charles I; suggests decoy strategy; captured by Porthos. ### [LVIII: Jésus Seigneur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lviii-j-sus-seigneur) The other prisoner; agrees to the escape plan and follows the signal. ### [In Which It Is Shown That Under the Most Trying Circumstances Noble Natures Never Lose Their Courage, nor Good Stomachs Their Appetites](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lix-in-which-it-is-shown-that-under-the-most-trying-circumstances-noble-natures-never-lose-their-courage-nor-good-stomachs-their-appetites) Silently supports Athos's decision, nodding in agreement, and shares the commitment to the royal cause. ### [LX: Respect to Fallen Majesty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lx-respect-to-fallen-majesty) Initially suggests taking the opposite direction from the escort but agrees to the plan of joining them. ### [LXI: D’Artagnan Hits on a Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxi-d-artagnan-hits-on-a-plan) Plays cards with Groslow, fumbling with his hidden dagger in anticipation. ### [London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxii-london) Agrees to stay, seeks revenge on Mordaunt; selects a dark-blue military cloak and discusses the political situation. ### [LXIII: The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxiii-the-trial) Comments on Lady Fairfax's appearance and the legal principle that the king can do no wrong. ### [LXIV: Whitehall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxiv-whitehall) Disguises as Bishop Juxon to enter Whitehall and inform the king of the rescue plan. ### [LXV: The Workmen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxv-the-workmen) Disguised as a deacon, gains entry with Bishop Juxon to inform the king of the escape plan; coordinates with Athos and prepares to fight if necessary. ### [Remember!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxvi-remember) Present on the scaffold as a priest, receives the king's diamond cross. ### [The Man in the Mask](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxvii-the-man-in-the-mask) Was with the king until the last moment; received the king's order and cross to return to the queen. ### [Cromwell's House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxviii-cromwell-s-house) Participates in the ambush, biting his lip in impatience. ### [Conversational](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxix-conversational) Writes the lots for the duel; expresses hatred for Mordaunt and is ready to fight. ### [The Skiff Lightning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxx-the-skiff-lightning) Boards the Lightning, speaks with d'Artagnan, then falls asleep. ### [End of the Port Wine Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxii-end-of-the-port-wine-mystery) Awakened by d'Artagnan and helps organize the servants. ### [LXXIII: Fatality](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxiii-fatality) Calmly draws his sword, threatens to cut off Mordaunt's hand, and shows rare emotion at Athos's survival. ### [How Mousqueton, After Being Very Nearly Roasted, Had a Narrow Escape of Being Eaten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxiv-how-mousqueton-after-being-very-nearly-roasted-had-a-narrow-escape-of-being-eaten) Jokes about eating Blaisois instead of Mousqueton, and agrees to separate from D'Artagnan and Porthos. ### [The Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxv-the-return) Returns with Athos, keenly observant; suspects he recognizes Mazarin in disguise among the travelers. ### [The Ambassadors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxvi-the-ambassadors) Returns with Athos; challenges the Duc de Châtillon to a duel and proposes arresting Mazarin. ### [The Three Lieutenants of the Generalissimo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-three-lieutenants-of-the-generalissimo) Eager to engage in the conflict and political maneuvering, accompanies Athos to meet the Duc de Bouillon and Duc de Beaufort. ### [The Battle of Charenton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-battle-of-charenton) Aramis seizes and reads the letter, searches for d'Artagnan, and fights with fierce excitement, engaging the Duc de Châtillon in combat. ### [The Road to Picardy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxix-the-road-to-picardy) Accompanies Athos, offering cautious advice and suggesting they avoid direct confrontation with Mazarin. ### [LXXX: The Gratitude of Anne of Austria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxx-the-gratitude-of-anne-of-austria) Seen by Athos in the crowd; acknowledges Athos's arrest with calm composure. ### [Cardinal Mazarin as King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxi-cardinal-mazarin-as-king) Aramis is present at the audience and suggests that Mazarin should be sent to the frontier, showing his rebellious intent. ### [Precautions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxii-precautions) Follows the cardinal's suite initially; turns back toward Paris after exchanging a signal with Athos, indicating a plan. ### [LXXXVI: Conferences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxvi-conferences) Aramis is mentioned as having been at the castle since yesterday, lying in wait with sixty men at the lesser gate. ### [In Which We Begin to Think That Porthos Will Be at Last a Baron, and d’Artagnan a Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxvii-in-which-we-begin-to-think-that-porthos-will-be-at-last-a-baron-and-d-artagnan-a-captain) Arrives with men after intercepting Mazarin's couriers; presents demands including Normandy for Madame de Longueville and Mazarin's exile to Rome. ### [LXXXVIII: Shows How with Threat and Pen More Is Effected Than by the Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxviii-shows-how-with-threat-and-pen-more-is-effected-than-by-the-sword) D'Artagnan warns him to mistrust Athos and Porthos regarding Mazarin's escape; Aramis asserts his own ambitions. ### [In Which It Is Shown That It Is Sometimes More Difficult for Kings to Return to the Capitals of Their Kingdoms, Than to Make an Exit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxxix-in-which-it-is-shown-that-it-is-sometimes-more-difficult-for-kings-to-return-to-the-capitals-of-their-kingdoms-than-to-make-an-exit) Convinces Madame de Longueville to support the peace treaty by promising her the viceroyalty of Normandy and other benefits. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xc-conclusion) Departs for Normandy at the Duchess de Longueville's invitation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/aramis - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters