GEDEON, an ass which belonged to Mouche. It was very mischievous, and
on one occasion got access to a vat of new wine, with the result that it
became extremely drunk. La Terre.
GEORGES, a young man whose acquaintance Renee Saccard made by chance
while walking one day on the Quai Saint-Paul. Her fancy for him passed
without her ever having asked his family name. La Curee.
GERALDINE, a character in _La Petite Duchesse_, played by Clarisse
Besnus at the Theatre des Varietes. It was originally intended that the
part should be played by Nana. Nana.
GILQUIN (THEODORE), a lodger at Madame Correur's hotel at the same
time as Eugene Rougon and Du Poizat. A man of shady character, he was
frequently employed by Rougon, and by a fortunate accident was able to
give him warning of the Orsini plot against the life of the Emperor. He
was rewarded with the appointment of Commissary of Police at Niort. On
the order of Rougon, he arrested Martineau, Madame Correur's brother. He
was removed from his position on account of having compromised himself
by taking a bribe to procure a conscript exemption from service.
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