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Who is Charles 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 when he rescued Ourika from a slaver. He took pity on the two-year-old girl and bought her. When he returned to France, he gave Ourika to his aunt, Mme. de B.