stration. Having become on somewhat
equivocal terms with the Emperor, she was able to secure the acceptance
of Rougon's second resignation, and the office of Minister of the
Interior for her husband. Son Excellence Eugene Rougon.

BALBI (COMTESSE LENORA), an Italian lady who lived in Paris with her
daughter Clorinde. Little was known of her past, and it was generally
believed that she was in the employment of the Sardinian Government.
After her daughter's marriage to Delestang, she left Paris for some
time, the eccentricity of her habits having begun to excite remark. M.
De Plouguern, who had originally met her in Italy, remained her lover
for thirty years. Son Excellence Eugene Rougon.

BALTHAZER, the old horse driven by Madame Francois between Nanterre and
Paris. Le Ventre de Paris.

BAMBOUSSE, mayor of the commune of Les Artaud, was more prosperous than
the others of his class, as he owned several fields of corn, olives,
and vines. His daughter Rosalie having become compromised with Fortune
Brichet, Abbe Mouret strongly urged him to consent to a marriage between
them, but this he at first refused, as he would lose the services of his
daughter, and Fortune was too poor to make him any return. He ultimately
consented, and the marriage was solemnized by Abbe Mouret. La Faute de
l'Abbe Mouret.

BAMBOUSSE (CATHERINE), younger daughter of the preceding, was always in
disgrace with Brother Archangias on account of her idle habits and her
friendship for Vincent Brichet. La Faute de l'Abbe Mouret.

BAMBOUSSE (ROSALIE), elder daughter of the preceding. As she had become
compromised by Fortune Brichet, Abbe Mouret urged her father to consent
to their marriage, but this he refused to do, though he ultimately
consented and the wedding took place. Her child died, and was buried on
the same day as Albine. La Faute de l'Abbe Mouret.

BAPTISTE, Aristide Saccard's footman. La Curee.

BAPTISTIN, a clerk in the employment of Larsonneau, who made him play
the part of principal in a scheme whereby he intended to blackmail
Aristide Saccard. La Curee.

BAQUET (LA MERE), a wine dealer who sold the wines of Orleans at a cheap
rate. L'Assommoir.

BARILLOT, "call-boy" at the Theatre des Varietes, where he had been for
thirty years. He was a little, sallow man, with a shrill voice. Nana.

BASTIAN, a drummer in the 106th regiment of the line, commanded by
Colonel de Vineuil. During the retreat on Sedan, after the battle was
over, he h