Grimal's Accidental Death
PerfumeThe tanner Grimal's death by drowning after selling Grenouille to Baldini.
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The Sale
Bargain with Baldini
Grimal sold Grenouille for twenty livres, thinking he had made a great deal.
Celebration
He went to the Tour d'Argent, drank heavily, then moved to the Lion d'Or.
Drunken Walk
Late at night, he tried to return home but got lost.
Drowning in the Seine
Drowning in the Seine
Misstep
Grimal fell into the river at the Quai des Ormes. He drowned instantly.
Body Floats
His corpse floated down the Seine, passing under the Pont au Change where Grenouille was sleeping.
No Mourning
No one mourned him. His death was convenient for Baldini.
1753
night of the sale
