Who is Paul, Pavl, the Sailor from Anecdotes of Destiny ; and, Ehrengard and what is their importance? Anecdotes_of_Destiny_and_Ehrengard English & Literature "Paul

Paul, or Pavl, is the name of the young sailor who goes with Mr. Clay and Elishama to play his part in the story occupying Mr. Clay's imagination. He is only 17 years old, and when he sleeps with Virginie as part of the enacted sailor's story, this is his first night with a woman.