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Comminges

An officer of the guard, loyal to the queen and Mazarin.

minor

Also known as Monsieur de Comminges, M. de Comminges

First appearance: iv anne of austria at the age of forty six

Comminges shows up with force in The Ghost of Cardinal Richelieu. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having sustained an injury, though D'Artagnan notes he is in the Guards, not the Musketeers.

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In The Ghost of Cardinal Richelieu: Mentioned as having sustained an injury, though D'Artagnan notes he is in the Guards, not the Musketeers. Later, in A Nightly Patrol: Lieutenant at the Barrière des Sergens outpost,…

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Frondeurs and Royal Court
French Nobility and Commanders
Servants and Loyalists
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Ghost of Cardinal Richelieu
Mentioned as having sustained an injury, though D'Artagnan notes he is in the Guards, not the Musketeers.
A Nightly Patrol
Lieutenant at the Barrière des Sergens outpost, eager to retaliate against the mob but restrained by Mazarin.
Henrietta Maria and Mazarin
Reports to Mazarin that the young man in black (Mordaunt) has left the palace after gazing at a picture.
Te Deum for the Victory of Lens
Commands the guards during the arrest of Broussel and is assisted by d'Artagnan in transferring the prisoner.
XLVIII: The Riot Becomes a Revolution
Reports the mob's attack and receives the queen's initial command to use force.
LXXX: The Gratitude of Anne of Austria
Officer who arrests Athos and takes his sword.
Precautions
Lieutenant in charge of Athos; conveys Mazarin's orders but offers to pass a message to d'Artagnan; expresses dislike for Mazarin.
LXXXIII: Strength and Sagacity
Visits the prisoners, conveys Athos's greetings, and agrees to request an audience with Mazarin for d'Artagnan.

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