# VI: From Mr. de Bleriot to Mrs. Lecount explained — No Name

> Chapter companion for No Name by Wilkie Collins.

## What happens

Mr. de Bleriot writes to Mrs. Lecount, outlining a plan to trace the Bygraves after their departure from Aldborough. He advises that discovering their temporary residence is crucial, suggests investigating the wife's family for leads, and requests a detailed personal description of the parties. He also proposes attempting to obtain information from Mr. Loscombe's office through his clerks.

## Themes in this chapter

### Secrecy and Revelation

The entire chapter revolves around covert efforts to uncover the whereabouts of the Bygraves, highlighting the tension between hidden identities and the pursuit of truth.

### Identity and Disguise

The investigation targets the Bygraves, who are likely using false names and appearances, underscoring the theme of deceptive identities.

## Character check-ins

### Mrs. Lecount

Recipient of the letter; orchestrating the private inquiry to trace the Bygraves.

### Alfred de Bleriot

Author of the letter; acting as an intermediary and consultant for Mrs. Lecount's investigation.

### Mr. Bygrave

One of the parties being traced; described as a remarkable-looking person.

### Miss Bygrave

The other party being traced; also described as remarkable-looking.

### John Loscombe

The lawyer who received information about the Bygraves' change of residence; his office is a target for private inquiry.

## Key lines

> Both myself and friend, then, are of opinion that little or nothing can be done toward tracing the parties you mention, until the place of their temporary residence after they left Aldborough has been discovered first.

My friend and I agree that we cannot track the people you mentioned until we first find out where they stayed after leaving Aldborough.

_De Bleriot emphasizes the critical first step in the investigation._

> The question for you to consider is, whether they may not possibly have communicated the address of which we stand in need to some other person besides the lawyer.

You should consider whether they might have given the address we need to someone other than the lawyer.

_De Bleriot suggests exploring alternative sources for the Bygraves' address._

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