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Who is Chevalier de B from Ourika: An English Translation and what is their importance?
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The Chevalier de B was the governor of Senegal and the man who rescued Ourika from a slaver. He took pity Ourika, who was a mere two-years-old, and bought her. When he returned to France, he gave Ourika to his aunt, Mme. de B.
Ourika: An English Translation