# Planchet — Twenty Years After character guide > Planchet in Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Monsieur Planchet, M. Planchet **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-ghost-of-cardinal-richelieu ## Snapshot D'Artagnan's former servant, now a prosperous confectioner, still rides at his old master's side when the old loyalties call. ## Who they are Planchet has climbed from lackey to shopkeeper, yet he opens his gate and his heart the moment d'Artagnan returns. His easy rapport with Athos's household — the smile, the instant recognition — bridges the twenty years between the friends' last meeting and this one. Practical and well-connected, he gives d'Artagnan a foothold in a Paris that has changed, and his reasons for avoiding the cardinal's palace hint at old entanglements. ## Relationships ### [Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/athos) _friendship_ Athos treats Planchet, a former servant of d'Artagnan, with respect and camaraderie, valuing his help in the royalist cause. ### [Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/athos) _friendship_ Athos treats Planchet, a former servant of d'Artagnan, with respect and camaraderie, valuing his help in the royalist cause. ### [Athos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/athos) _friendship_ Athos treats Planchet, a former servant of d'Artagnan, with respect and camaraderie, valuing his help in the royalist cause. ## In the story ### [Dead Animosities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/iii-dead-animosities) Mentioned by d'Artagnan as possibly leading the mob; now a citizen of Paris. ### [VI: D'Artagnan in His Fortieth Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/vi-d-artagnan-in-his-fortieth-year) D'Artagnan's former servant, now an honest citizen with a house of his own, enters D'Artagnan's room through the window seeking his help. ### [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) Accompanies d'Artagnan as his servant, transformed by new clothes, and carries Aramis on his horse. ### [The Abbé d’Herblay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/ix-the-abb-d-herblay) D'Artagnan's servant, active and vigilant, holding the horses. ### [X: Monsieur Porthos du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/x-monsieur-porthos-du-vallon-de-bracieux-de-pierrefonds) Accompanies d'Artagnan, showing loyalty and concern for safety, and reunites with Mousqueton. ### [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 as a former lackey now a confectioner in the Rue des Lombards; confirms d'Artagnan's reassurances to Mousqueton. ### [Two Angelic Faces](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xiii-two-angelic-faces) Accompanies d'Artagnan as a trusted confidant; recognizes Athos and is overcome with emotion. ### [The Castle of Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xiv-the-castle-of-bragelonne) D'Artagnan's servant, recommended to the care of Athos's servant Charles. ### [XV: Athos as a Diplomatist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xv-athos-as-a-diplomatist) Accompanies d'Artagnan; is told they will visit the king's treasurer and then set off for Paris. ### [The Timely Arrival of d’Artagnan in Paris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxiv-the-timely-arrival-of-d-artagnan-in-paris) Accompanies d'Artagnan to Paris but does not go to court due to his standing with the cardinal. ### [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) Expresses Frondeur sympathies and provides news about Broussel; accompanies d'Artagnan and Porthos with a carbine. ### [XXX: Skirmishing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xxx-skirmishing) Mentioned as one of de Guiche's servants; called upon during the charge. ### [The Beggar of St. Eustache](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xlv-the-beggar-of-st-eustache) Mentioned as a shopkeeper in the Rue des Lombards who could be useful for the rebellion. ### [The Tower of St. Jacques de la Boucherie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xlvi-the-tower-of-st-jacques-de-la-boucherie) Former servant of d'Artagnan, now a confectioner and Frondist, offers to raise men for the rebellion. ### [The Riot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/xlvii-the-riot) Distributes arms in the streets and later leads halberdiers against the marshal. ### [The Flight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/li-the-flight) Leads a citizen patrol that stops the carriage; is deceived by d'Artagnan's story about Porthos's wound. ### [The Carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lii-the-carriage-of-monsieur-le-coadjuteur) Appears briefly, disguised as a clothier named Dulaurier, and cleverly avoids revealing his identity to the queen. ### [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) Seen drilling citizens in Paris; proudly greets D'Artagnan, who calls him 'Monsieur Dulaurier' in return. ### [The Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxv-the-return) Now a lieutenant in the Parisian militia, he vouches for Athos and Aramis, provides news of Raoul, and recounts his own rise in popularity. ### [The Three Lieutenants of the Generalissimo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-three-lieutenants-of-the-generalissimo) Now a captain leading two hundred men on the Place Royale, proud of his new military role. ### [The Battle of Charenton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-battle-of-charenton) Planchet is encamped with citizens at the Place Royale, but has no news of d'Artagnan; Athos and Aramis consider him a potential source of information. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters/planchet - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twenty_years_after_se/characters