Michel Hébert

Michel Hébert was the second son of the village reeve, destined for law studies in Paris. He was a handsome young man with hazel eyes and a freckle in one, known for his red stockings and for having fornicated with several village girls, including his half-sister. He died of the plague after being discovered naked in the river with Père Matthieu, a scandal that led to the priest's shunning.

Michel Hébert was the second son of the village reeve, a young man bound for Paris to study law. He was handsome and vain, known for his bright red stockings, and died of the plague after a life of scandal, including fornication and being discovered naked with the village priest.