Early in the
attack by the Prussians, the unfortunate woman was killed by a cannon
ball. La Debacle.
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RABIER, a tanner of Beaumont. He was a brother of Madame Franchomme, and
after her death she left the child Angelique in the care of him and his
wife. They treated the girl with such cruelty that she ultimately ran
away, finding shelter with the Huberts. Le Reve.
RACHAEL, the maid-servant in Auguste Vabre's household. As Octave Mouret
and Madame Vabre did not bribe her sufficiently, she revealed their
intrigue to Vabre. She acted as his housekeeper for some time, but had
to leave after the reconciliation between him and his wife. Pot-Bouille.
RAMBAUD (M.), half-brother of Abbe Jouve, had a large business in the
Rue de Rambuteau, where he sold oil and other southern produce. Along
with Abbe Jouve he showed much kindness to Helene Grandjean after the
death of her husband, and was a constant visitor at her house. Later on,
the Abbe tried to arrange a marriage between Rambaud and Helene, but
at her request the decision was delayed. Meantime the love episode with
Doctor Deberle intervened, followed by the death of Jeanne.
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