Louis de la Motte is the son of La Motte. He discovers his father's hiding place in the abbey and stays with his family there for awhile. During this time he falls in love with Adeline; however, Adeline tells him that she can not love him in return. Later, it is Louis who finds Adeline and La Luc to tell them that Theodore is in jail. Although he still feels love for Adeline and is jealous of Theodore, Louis is able to put these feelings aside to help the man who has become his friend get out of prison.