# The Line of Love — Character guide

> Key figures in The Line of Love by James Branch Cabell.

- [Demoiselle Matthiette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/matthiette.md): A mysterious and enchanting woman, central to the romantic entanglements of the narrative.
- [Florian de Puysange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/florian_de_puysange.md): A young nobleman, often the focal character, whose romantic pursuits drive much of the plot.
- [Master Richard Mervale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/richard_mervale.md): A recurring character, possibly a narrator or observer, who comments on the events and characters.
- [Sir Adhelmar de Nointel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/adhelmar_de_nointel.md): A nobleman, often a rival or antagonist in romantic and political matters.
- [Demoiselle Mélite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/melite.md): A woman of charm and intrigue, involved in the romantic plots of the story.
- [Sieur Raymond d'Arnaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/raymond_darnaye.md): A member of the d'Arnaye family, involved in conspiracies and family honor.
- [Sir John Falstaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/john_falstaff.md): The famous Shakespearean character, appearing in a literary episode, adding humor and wit.
- [Catherine de Vaucelles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/catherine_de_vaucelles.md): A noblewoman, object of affection and a key figure in romantic plots.
- [Fulke d'Arnaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/fulke_darnaye.md): A member of the d'Arnaye family, involved in the family's schemes and conflicts.
- [Cynthia Allonby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/cynthia_allonby.md): A woman of grace and mystery, connected to the Allonby family and romantic subplots.
- [Adelais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/adelais.md): A sweet and gentle woman, central to one of the romantic episodes.
- [François de Montcorbier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/francois_de_montcorbier.md): A poet and rogue, possibly a version of François Villon, involved in adventures.
- [Tiburce d'Arnaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/tiburce_darnaye.md): A member of the d'Arnaye family, participating in the family's affairs.
- [Philippe Sermaise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/philippe_sermaise.md): A character involved in the conflicts and intrigues of the narrative.
- [Hugues d'Arques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/hugues_darques.md): A knight, possibly with a dual identity, involved in the action.
- [Lady Adeliza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/adeliza.md): A noble lady, appearing in the narrative with some presence.
- [Captain Edward Musgrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/edward_musgrave.md): A young captain, possibly a narrator or focal character in some sections.
- [Lady Ursula Heleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/ursula_heleigh.md): A noblewoman, central to the episode in her garden.
- [George Bulmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/george_bulmer.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly as a narrator or participant.
- [Earl of Pevensey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/earl_of_pevensey.md): A nobleman, involved in the political and romantic plots.
- [Kit Marlowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/kit_marlowe.md): The playwright, appearing as a character in the narrative.
- [Reinault de Puysange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/reinault_de_puysange.md): A member of the Puysange family, involved in the family's affairs.
- [Raoul de Frison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/raoul_de_frison.md): A nobleman, appearing in the romantic and social scenes.
- [Robert Gamble Cabell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/robert_gamble_cabell.md): Possibly the author or a narrator figure, present in the text.
- [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/the_priest.md): A priest who appears in the narrative, performing clerical duties.
- [Stephen Allonby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/stephen_allonby.md): A member of the Allonby family, involved in the plot.
- [François Villon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/francois_villon.md): The historical poet, appearing as a character in the narrative.
- [Madonna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/madonna.md): A woman referred to as Madonna, possibly a title or name.
- [Monsieur de Puysange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/monsieur_de_puysange.md): An older member of the Puysange family, possibly Florian's father.
- [Dame Adelaide](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/dame_adelaide.md): A woman of some standing, appearing in the narrative.
- [Sylvia Vernon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/sylvia_vernon.md): A woman connected to the Vernon family, involved in romantic plots.
- [Raoul de Prison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/raoul_de_prison.md): A character, possibly a variant of Raoul de Frison, appearing in the story.
- [Mistress Adelais Vernon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/adelais_vernon.md): A woman of the Vernon family, central to the 'Sweet Adelais' episode.
- [Roger Darke of Yaxham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/roger_darke.md): A character with a possible connection to Hugues d'Arques, involved in the plot.
- [René de Montigny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/rene_de_montigny.md): A character involved in the intrigues of the narrative.
- [Dame Melicent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/dame_melicent.md): A woman of some importance in the story.
- [Ysabeau de Montigny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/ysabeau_de_montigny.md): A woman of the Montigny family, appearing in the narrative.
- [Sylvie de Nointel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/sylvie_de_nointel.md): A young woman of the Nointel family, involved in the plot.
- [Adelaide de la Forêt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/adelaide_de_la_foret.md): A woman of the Forêt family, appearing in the story.
- [Bardolph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/bardolph.md): A companion of Falstaff, appearing in the Falstaff episode.
- [Noël d'Arnaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/noel_darnaye.md): A member of the d'Arnaye family, involved in the family's affairs.
- [Maurice Hewlett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/maurice_hewlett.md): Possibly the author or a narrator, appearing in the text.
- [Lord Love](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/lord_love.md): A personification of love, appearing as a character.
- [Master Darke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/master_darke.md): A character, possibly related to Hugues d'Arques, appearing in the story.
- [Gilles Raguyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/gilles_raguyer.md): A minor character, appearing in the narrative.
- [Fate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/fate.md): A personification of fate, appearing as a narrative device.
- [Sir Hugh Vernon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/sir_hugh_vernon.md): A knight of the Vernon family, appearing in the story.
- [Olivier d'Arnaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/olivier_darnaye.md): A member of the d'Arnaye family, possibly a monk or brother.
- [Tom Allonby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/tom_allonby.md): A member of the Allonby family, appearing in the narrative.
- [Grandfather Perion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/perion.md): An older character, possibly a grandfather figure, appearing in the story.
- [Will Sommers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/will_sommers.md): A character, possibly a jester or servant, appearing in the narrative.
- [Adam Cupid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/adam_cupid.md): A personification of Cupid, appearing as a character.
- [Messire Jurgen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/jurgen.md): A character, possibly a reference to another work, appearing in the story.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/christ.md): A religious figure, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Nicolas de Caen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/nicolas_de_caen.md): An older character, appearing in the story.
- [Sieur Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/sieur_roland.md): A knight, possibly related to the d'Arques family, appearing in the narrative.
- [Sir Thomas Mowbray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/sir_thomas_mowbray.md): A historical figure, appearing as a character in the story.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/jack.md): A variant name for Falstaff, appearing in the Falstaff episode.
- [Blaise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/blaise.md): A minor character, appearing in the narrative.
- [George Buhner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/george_buhner.md): A character, possibly a variant of George Bulmer, appearing in the story.
- [May, Moll, Meg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/may_moll_meg.md): A group of women, possibly servants or minor characters, appearing in the narrative.
- [King Edward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/edward.md): A king, possibly Edward IV, appearing as a character.
- [Catherine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/catherine_2.md): A woman named Catherine, possibly distinct from Catherine de Vaucelles.
- [Countess of Pevensey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/countess_of_pevensey.md): The wife of the Earl of Pevensey, appearing in the narrative.
- [Ralph de Nointel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/ralph_de_nointel.md): A member of the Nointel family, appearing in the story.
- [Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/death.md): A personification of death, appearing as a character.
- [Beatrice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/beatrice.md): A woman named Beatrice, appearing in the narrative.
- [Beatris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/beatris.md): A variant of Beatrice, appearing in the narrative.
- [The English](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/the_english.md): A collective reference to English people, appearing in the story.
- [Marian, Moll, Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/marian_moll_mary.md): A group of women, possibly servants, appearing in the narrative.
- [The Englishman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/the_englishman.md): An Englishman, appearing as a character.
- [Petit Jehan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/petit_jehan.md): A character, possibly a servant, appearing in the narrative.
- [Elinor Sommers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/elinor_sommers.md): A woman, possibly related to Will Sommers, appearing in the story.
- [Henry James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/henry_james.md): A character, possibly a reference to a historical figure, appearing in the narrative.
- [Comte de la Forêt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/comte_de_la_foret.md): A nobleman of the Forêt family, appearing in the story.
- [Dame Venus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/dame_venus.md): A personification of Venus, appearing as a character.
- [One-eyed Peire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/peire.md): A one-eyed character, appearing in the narrative.
- [Old Sir Edward Falstaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/old_sir_edward_falstaff.md): An older version of Falstaff, appearing in the story.
- [Catullus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/catullus.md): The Roman poet, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Louis XI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/louis_xi.md): The future king of France, appearing as a character.
- [The Dauphin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/dauphin.md): The heir to the French throne, appearing in the narrative.
- [Jehan de Vaucelles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/jehan_de_vaucelles.md): A member of the Vaucelles family, appearing in the story.
- [Sieur Pyramus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/sieur_pyramus.md): A character, possibly a reference to Pyramus and Thisbe, appearing in the narrative.
- [Mistress Cyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/mistress_cyn.md): A woman, possibly a nickname for Cynthia, appearing in the story.
- [Mistress Quickly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_line_of_love_se/characters/mistress_quickly.md): A character from Shakespeare, appearing in the Falstaff episode.

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