The invention on the one hand relates to a device for attaching and guiding of at least one tackle cord (2) in a Jacquard machine, the device (1) being designed for being attached to a part (20) of the Jacquard machine and being designed for being connected to at least one tackle cord (2), the device (1) being provided with a springy element (15) exercising a pushing force on the device (1) in a direction which is opposite to the tractive force exercised on the device (1) by the tackle cord (2). The invention further relates to a Jacquard machine, which is provided with a fixed, adjustable or movable grid and a number of retaining plates, which are attached to the grid and which are provided for attaching a number of devices according to anyone of the above-mentioned claims.
