Vautrin

"Vautrin: A Drama in Five Acts" by Honoré de Balzac

Vautrin is a character from the beloved author whose real name is Jacques Collin. Jacques Collin is an escaped convict and criminal mastermind fleeing from the police. A surprising fact considering that, though little is known about Collin's early life, it can be gathered that had an above-average education and that he worked as an apprentice in a bank—a position his aunt Jacqueline had obtained for him.